Production Line Operator

Prysmian; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

3 weeks vacation

Gain share bonus (potential)

3 paid sick/personal days

Job summary

Prysmian in Oshawa, Ontario is seeking a Production Technician to safely operate a range of manufacturing and distribution processes. Training spans from level one to level three to develop multi‑discipline skills.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8‑hour shifts. Benefits start on day one; three weeks vacation; a potential gain‑share bonus; and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, ISO procedures, and accurate inventory control.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school.
• 3 years of experience in production processes using complex machinery is an asset.
• High degree of hand-eye coordination; able to handle over 35 kg and stand for extended periods.
• Experience in inspection and testing within an ISO 9000‑accredited manufacturing company.
• Solid knowledge of Quality Concepts, Basic SPC, blueprint reading, and inspection.
• Proficient in ERP software, Microsoft Word, and email communication.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex machinery for manufacturing and joining plastic handrails with precise tolerances.
• Operates machinery to manufacture rubber handrails, assembles, splices, and reworks defects.
• Sets up and operates Elevator Cut Line machinery and handles cable preparation and cutting.
• Operates and sets up machines to slit, cut, extrude, join, or pre‑assemble rubber materials.
• Operates bending and routing equipment to prepare parts.
• Ensures inventory accuracy and maintains neat, organized work area.
• Supports special projects and prepares quality records and Certificates of Quality.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Production machinery experience

Quality concepts

SPC basics

Blueprint reading

Inspection

ERP software

Microsoft Word

Email communication

Education

High school completion

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

About Prysmian

Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian, is a global manufacturer and supplier dedicated to sustainability and developing innovative products, technical services, and integrated solutions for the vertical transportation industry. We take pride in being a premier employer in Oshawa, Ontario.

Title

Production Technician

Work Location

Oshawa, Ontario

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday (8-hour shifts, with 2 weeks of day shifts and 2 weeks of afternoon shifts).

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits starting on your first day.
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start.
• Gain share bonus (potential)
• 3 paid sick/personal days.

Position Summary

Working as a member of the team the Production Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various manufacturing and distribution processes to meet the company and customer’s expectations for quality and delivery of products. This job can involve working on a variety of processes and therefore is split into three levels for training and job grading purposes. A Production Technician will start as a level one and work up to a level three.

Salary

$21.00 (hourly)

Responsibilities

• Operates complex machinery for manufacturing and joining plastic handrails. Performs maintenance, changes dies/extruders, and splices handrails to precise tolerances using hand tools.
• Operates machinery to manufacture rubber handrails, assembles, splices, reworks defects, and adjusts molding equipment for style changes.
• Sets up and operates Elevator Cut Line machinery. Retrieves and prepares cable, scans "Inventory Label" and "Cut Label" for accuracy, pulls cable through the "clock," attaches it to the reel, cuts to length, and wraps for shipping and identify parcel with a "Cut ticket"
• Operates and sets up machines to slit, cut, extrude, join, or pre-assemble rubber materials. Adjusts equipment and changes dies for different styles and sizes.
• Operates and sets up the bending machine and router to prepare brush holders and other parts.
• Ensures inventory accuracy by labeling and tracking material discrepancies.
• Keeps the workplace clean and organized to ensure efficient processes and defect-free products.
• Handles special projects in the manufacturing areas as needed.
• Packages finished parts according to approved methods and standards.
• Health, Safety, and Integrated Management System: Maintains a safe and healthy environment by adhering to company Health & Safety policies, complies with current legislation, follows Draka EHC’s IMS procedures to reduce environmental impact, and ensures quality service by upholding Draka EHC standards and ISO procedures.
• Inspection & Testing: Measures products with analog and digital gauges, visually inspects them against established standards, places suspected non-conforming products on hold, and maintains SPC graphs to adjust processes based on negative trends.
• Reports & Administration & Other Related Duties: Maintains quality records in compliance with established standards, completes final inspection, inventory accuracy, and productivity reports, and prepares Certificates of Quality as required.
• Training: May be asked to train other employees as requested by the Production Supervisor.
• Team Effort: Collaborates with team members to support efforts, achieve team goals, and continuously improve processes and products.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Completion of high school.
• 3 years of experience in production processes using complex machinery is considered an asset.
• High degree of hand-eye coordination required, with the ability to consistently handle over 35 kg and stand for extended periods.
• Proven experience in inspection and testing within an ISO 9000-accredited manufacturing company.
• Solid working knowledge of Quality Concepts, Basic SPC, blueprint reading, and inspection.
• Proficient in ERP software, Microsoft Word, and email communication.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Commitment

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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