Process Technician II

PROCESS TECHNICIAN II

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team of injection molding specialists at Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional and Surgical Solutions.

• Set up and operate injection molding machines (IMM) in a high-volume, high-material-mix environment to manufacture medical and industrial components.
• Create and modify molding machine parameters/processes from existing or documented conditions to produce quality products.
• Install pre-assembled molds and remove them from designated injection molding machines, and set up appropriate ancillary equipment to support successful injection molding.
• Record dimensional and visual part inspection data and observations into the ERP system.
• Establish highly repeatable decoupled molding processes with machine control functionality, ensuring consistent processing parameters for unattended manufacturing.
• Perform start‑up activities, including swapping feed tubes or changing material storage hoppers as scheduled.
• Maximize clamp and ejector functions and determine settings using AI clamp and ejector functionality where available.
• Operate and/or program ancillary equipment to support production processes.
• Create optimized process parameters using relative viscosity curves, gate freeze studies, and other tools to enhance quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance personnel to establish appropriate material processing parameters and achieve the highest quality parts possible.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of machines and surrounding work areas.

• Associate's degree preferred with knowledge of the plastics industry.
• 2‑5 years of experience operating injection molding machines.

• Proficiency with standard measuring/inspection devices (micrometer, gauge pins, microscope, caliper, optical inspection equipment).
• Understanding of ISO 9001 concepts.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) concepts.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills for unit conversions, rate, ratio, and percent calculations, and graph interpretation.
• Strong analytical skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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2nd shift – 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM, Monday – Thursday (includes $1.00 shift differential).

• Pay: $26 /hour.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective day 1.
• Short‑Term Disability, Bereavement, Adoption Assistance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) match.
• Long‑Term Disability, Member Life & AD&D, Family and Medical Leave, Member Optional Life.
• Spouse/Child Optional Life, Optional AD&D, Healthcare and Dependent Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion.