Blow Mold Process Technician

Prysmian, the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, continues to strengthen its global team with the addition of Channell, now part of Prysmian. Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell brings a long-standing legacy of innovation in outside plant infrastructure, serving Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV markets. Together, Prysmian and Channell team members are combining expertise, craftsmanship, and shared values to deliver a broader portfolio, from advanced cable systems and fiber connectivity solutions to enclosures and below-grade vaults which support resilient infrastructure, the energy transition, and the growth of digital networks around the world.

With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries.

At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you’re based and whatever you do, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

Pay Range: $22-$34/HR

JOB SUMMARY:

The Process Technician is directly responsible for setup and the correct processing of all machines, equipment to ensure to meet daily production schedule and productivity. Also responsible for preventative maintenance and provide support to direct manufacturing activities to ensure that quality parts are always produced effectively and safely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Setup and operate a variety of material handling, molding, finishing and assembly equipment

o Examples: mold setup, or cutter adjustments

• Responsible for mold change and machine adjustments
• Start up and shut down of the molding machines
• Use forklift to do mold changes and organize molds
• Responsible to fill out the daily process records necessary to control and maintain machine running conditions
• Conduct minor repairs and change inserts, as necessary
• Responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of high-volume molding machines
• Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change and product completions
• Execute all activities within the scope of approved procedures and sets priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals base on production needs
• Monitor scrap being produced from process and effect changes needed to eliminate root cause of scrap
• Maintain acceptable level of housekeeping by 5S standards in the assigned work area
• Promote, attain, and maintain safety, quality, and environmental awareness and requirements in the area of responsibility
• Identify and resolve issues in the assigned working area related to equipment, machines, personnel, process, training, and materials, which conflict in obtaining maximum quality of production and efficiencies
• Provide recommendations to engineering about process improvement opportunities for processes, practices, equipment, performance, and efficiency of operations
• Inspect machines hourly in the assigned working area to ensure production of acceptable quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap)
• Accurately report daily shift performances, which include but not limited to safety, quality, labor hours, production tickets, scrap, and first part approvals
• Must be able to troubleshoot support equipment (grinders, blenders, hopper loaders, and chillers
• Inform Production Lead, where necessary, of all events affecting the flow of production
• Communicate with on-coming team members with respect to shift performance and scrap
• Take action to promptly correct or remove all workplace hazards
• Duties assigned by management

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• ISO sections pertaining to the position
• Problem solving/analysis
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and complex mechanical equipment
• QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 1 year of related molding plastics, processing and maintenance experience preferred•
• Experience in machine start-up and shutdown. Knowledge of basic machine functions•
• Basic data entry•
• Good mechanical skills•
• Knowledge of Material Handling systems•
• High School graduate or GED equivalent•
• Must be able to speak, read/comprehend, and write in English
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Use of hands for handling, grasping, and manipulating materials and tools
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Working Conditions:
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment Exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures

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