Nordson Hiring for Production Associate I at East Providence, Rhode Island Full Time

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car, and even life-saving medical devices, Nordson’s technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We’re looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you’ll fit right in to the Nordson culture.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for a variety of product assembly, inspection, testing, operation of equipment/tools and material/component processing tasks to meet production schedule requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely and efficiently meet all production work requirements assigned by following operating procedures and work instructions.
Operate necessary equipment to meet required Production schedules.
Assemble, package, and label products as required; accurately complete production recording as required.
Perform required inspection and quality checks; complete required documentation as outlined by process, and inspection sheets, work instructions, and the document traceability.
Inspect finished and in-process product for dimensional and cosmetic attributes according to defined specifications
Complete rework, as necessary, on products rejected by process in the specification. Work with other production areas, as necessary, to resolve quality problems.
May perform equipment set-up, calibration, and routine preventative maintenance tasks.
Contribute to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.
Willing to cross train in other areas and perform in those areas as needed.
Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.
Demonstrate and promote the Nordson safety culture of “Journey to Zero” and that all accidents are preventable.
Other related duties depending on business needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
Prior experience using scales preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Some mechanical capability & basic computer skills required.
Detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion to deliver excellence is essential.
Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety required.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee can sit or stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters & Recruitment Agencies

Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson EFD or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson EFD employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson EFD. Nordson EFD will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson EFD’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.