Production Operator I

Job Summary

Operate injection-molding equipment to produce finished plastic components according to defined processes following quality and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform initial set-up for machine operation
• Operate equipment and machinery to produce parts including multi-tasking on more than one machine at a time; may perform assembly of some components; transport trays of parts to and from machines
• Interpret work orders including, written, oral and Kanban cards; keep track of production counts
• Maintain necessary tools and materials for continuous operation
• Inspect final components against specifications looking for small defects to ensure quality
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment including clean-up of work area throughout and at end of shift
• Support other operators as needed and may conduct on-the-job training of other operators
• Rotate amongst operations and generally work overtime as required
• Inform Supervisor of parts or equipment problems
• Operate in a LEAN manufacturing environment and strive to suggest process improvements

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Familiar with computer and basic functionality
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external customers
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve established outcomes
• Understand other’s roles and empower one another to take responsibility to be successful
• Demonstrate a collaborative interaction with peers to reach a common goal
• Pay close attention to detail in all aspects of the job
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Open to other’s ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality
• Adept to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Follows instructions, responds to direction, and solicits feedback to improve
• Acts with honesty while assisting customers, processing transactions, handling money, and confidential information

About Nordson Medical

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join us to help save lives through innovative medical device and component technologies.