Posted June 26, 2026
Lead Machinist
Nordson Corporation
Clinton, SC, United States
Full Time
Reference: Nordson Corporation_REQ51689
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
Education and Experience Requirements
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Travel Required
None
Minimal
Estimated __%
- Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
- Master Ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets and program CNC computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
- Master knowledge or reading code and editing programs
- Full fluency in running and setting up multiple types of equipment such as Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes and multi axis VMC's.
- Full fluency in running and setting up pallet changers and horizontal mills.
- Responsible for advanced and routine machinery maintenance, running/visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory records of machine replacement parts.
- Understands flow of production and how their team's performance affects plant metrics and customers.
- Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment and non-spec parts and provide corrections.
- Mastery of blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
- Ability to lead discussions with other departments, including status and updates of the machining group.
- Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Responsible for direct work assignment and leadership for assigned team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
Education and Experience Requirements
- Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production.
- Previous documented leadership/supervisory experience in machine or fab shop >than 15 employees
- Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree or journeyman's card.
- 8-10+ years of experience in a machining environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education required
- A recognized apprenticeship may be required.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
- Strong understanding of mathematics
- Strong communicator and team player
- Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- 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.
- The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
None
Minimal
Estimated __%
