Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Process Technician for injection molding is responsible for the safe start-up, shut down, and troubleshooting of the Injection molding process during normal production runs.
In addition, to setting up injection molding machines and changeovers. Work includes the collection and analysis of production and quality data to perform problem solving and facilitate continuous improvement to production and purchasing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform tooling changes as per schedule, including setting dryers, thermolators, processing functions of molding machine, including line clearance activity.
- Ensure first piece inspection is complete and product is in conformance prior to releasing the line to full production.
- Monitor running machines are correct, keeping processes documentation up to date.
- Make process adjustments as required, identify issue, material, tooling, machine.
- Work closely with shift leadership and maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Be an active participant in the injection molding continuous improvement efforts.
- Assist Process Engineer and ensuring molded specifications are achieved Troubleshoot in safe manner, tooling, press, material handling system.
- Self- directed willing to work with minimal supervision following the days planned schedule.
- Sustain, help develop “5S” program, maintaining clean, safe work area.
- Preform other activities as directed by supervision.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools.
- Good understanding of quality and safety practices.
ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules.
- Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- ISO sections pertaining to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong knowledge of all function of the molding process.
- 2 years’ experience as a process technician or mold setter.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Able to work in non-climate-controlled environment.
- Capacity to work overtime as needed.
- Good vision (this can be accomplished with corrective lenses), central and peripheral vision in both eyes to detect objects or movement in the field of view.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.
Physical Demands:
Standing, sitting, walking, use of central and peripheral vision, and hearing (up to continuously); speaking/verbal communication, bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 50 pounds (frequently).
Working Conditions:
Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | North Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Salary | $30–$38 |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1879 |
| Website | https://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/careers/what-we-offer/sell-it-program |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance
About Company
Prysmian is world leader of the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with some 19,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide.
Prysmian Group operates 10 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets. The Group consists of Prysmian and Draka, two of the strongest and most respected commercial brands in the industry, whose highly complementary products and services meet the needs for two distinct sectors: Telecom Cables & Systems produces optical fibers, optical cables and connectivity for video, data and voice transmission. Prysmian Group has two fiber optic manufacturing facilities in the United States covering 1.5 million square feet, including the only co-located fiber and cable facility in North America.
In our energy business, we design and produce cables and systems for the transmission and distribution of low, medium, high and extra high voltage systems. In 2009, Prysmian built the only Vertical Continuous Vulcanization line in North America in the Abbeville, SC plant. This facility is used to produce insulated high voltage cables. In addition, the group has a manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ontario to meet Canada’s power cabling needs.
A key factor in managing the Group's business is attention to sustainable development and the environment. As part of its activities, the Prysmian Group is involved in implementing management and production processes which help improve environmental sustainability and safety at work, in accordance with the guidelines of its HSE policy.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Calendar Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Datasheetsunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Hand Toolsunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Injection Moldingunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Molding Processesunmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Engineeringunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Startupunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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