Senior Calibration Technician at Nordson EFD LLC in East Providence, Rhode Island

Job Description:

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



A Calibration Technician is responsible for the calibration, routine inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of instruments, meters, gauges and other testing and measuring equipment. The Calibration Technician ensures they are calibrated correctly and provide accurate measurements. Provides support to the engineering and manufacturing functions as it relates to calibration.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform internal calibration of equipment in accordance with the quality system requirements, that demonstrates products manufactured by Nordson EFD meet the requirements of end users and the company.


• Coordinate external calibration of equipment in accordance with the quality system requirements, that demonstrates products manufactured by Nordson EFD meet the requirements of end users and the company.


• Maintain the calibration system in accordance to the established frequency.


• Perform routine equipment maintenance.


• Maintain calibration equipment and supplies.


• Ensure equipment is safe for operation and suggest upgrades when appropriate.


• Backup incoming inspection as needed.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required


• A minimum of 2 years or calibration experience or experience with measuring equipment


• ASQ CCT Certification preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Adobe)


• Competency with calibration software

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• The ability to communicate using English, as needed, to effectively communicate results and issues through oral and written communications


• Working knowledge of ISO9001-2015


• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented


• Energetic self starter


• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced manufacturing environment


• Experience using ERP software, SAP preferred


• Experience using EIQ Software is a plus

Working Conditions and Physical Demands




Lab/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 must have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds daily. Must wear safety glasses, gloves, hair net and lab coat. The employee is regularly required to use hands to perform inspections. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception. Magnification is used during the inspection process.


The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.



Travel Required



Minimal


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, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
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. Apply Now