Production Associate II

Company: Nordson Corporation
Location: East Providence
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Come join our team as a Production Associate II. In this role, you will perform first piece and in process inspection in the manual and automated areas of the Tip Assembly Department. Under general supervision, this position is also responsible for a variety of assembly tasks with the aid of specialized fixtures and jigs such as bending, cutting, application of glue and UV curing equipment.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Safely and efficiently meet all production work requirements assigned by following operating procedures and work instructions.
Perform all variable and attribute in-process and first piece inspection as well as all applicable tests for all products to meet product requirements. They are to properly care for measuring and testing equipment.
Interpret basic EFD blueprint dimensions/notes specific to the parts being inspected. Interpret basic X and R charts used to plot and track product data, record results and document adjustments.
Document all inspection findings in Microsoft Word, Excel, or any other quality monitoring systems in use.
Operate necessary equipment to meet required production schedules.
Assemble, package, and label products as required; accurately complete production recording as required.
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. Disposition product as approved or rejected.
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 as assigned.

What We Offer:

Starting day 1, your benefits include:

Medical / Dental / Vision
Paid Time Off (including annual company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's)
Annual bonus based on personal & company performance
401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution)
Health Savings Accounts (with employer contribution)
Tuition reimbursement
Company paid Life Insurance
Wellbeing programs to help you live a healthy happy lifestyle

Shift Available:

1st Shift: Mon-Fri, 7AM - 3:30PM

Qualifications To Be Successful:

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred
Prior experience using scales and various measuring equipment highly preferred.

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 and cross train.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety required.

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 20 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.

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