Jr. Process Technician

Prysmian; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Las Vegas is seeking a Junior Process Technician to set up and operate molding and related equipment, ensuring on-time production and quality parts. You will perform mold changes, minor repairs, and routine maintenance while following safety and 5S standards.

As part of the production team, you will monitor processes, document daily performances, and communicate issues to leadership. Able to lift 30/50 lbs and pass background/drug screens is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in molding plastics processing and maintenance is preferred.
• Able to start up and shut down molding equipment safely.
• Basic data entry and record keeping required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate molding, finishing, and assembly equipment per schedule.
• Perform mold changes, machine adjustments, and routine maintenance.
• Monitor production, record performance data, and minimize scrap.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Molding plastics processing

Maintenance

Machine start-up/shutdown

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Set up and operate a variety of material handling, molding, finishing, and assembly equipment. Examples: mold setup or cutter adjustments
• Responsible for mold change and machine adjustments
• Start up and shut down the molding machines
• Operate forklift to do mold changes
• Use forklift to move and organize molds
• Responsible for filling out the daily process records necessary to control and maintain machine running conditions
• Conduct minor repairs and change inserts, as necessary
• Responsible for operating, repairing, and maintaining high-volume molding machines
• Monitor production quantities for the color change, mold change, and product completions
• Execute all activities within the scope of approved procedures and set priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals based on production needs
• Monitor scrap being produced from process and effect changes needed to eliminate the root cause of waste
• 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 that conflict with obtaining maximum production quality 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 good quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap)
• Accurately report daily shift performances, including 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 the Production Lead, where necessary, of all events affecting the production flow
• Communicate with on-coming team members concerning shift performance and scrap
• Take action to promptly correct or remove all workplace hazards
• Duties as assigned by management

Ability To/Training Requirements

• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• ISO sections about the position

Qualifications

• Minimum of three 3 + years of related molding plastics processing and maintenance experience preferred
• Experience in machine start-up and shutdown. Knowledge of essential machine functions
• Able to lift to 30 / 50 pounds
• Basic data entry.
• Submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Pass work physical and lift test
• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read/comprehend, and write in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, and walking (up to continuously); bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools, and machinery up to 30 / 50 pounds (frequently); use seeing, hearing, and speaking.

Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).

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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