Jr. Process Technician

Prysmian Group; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Junior Process Technician responsible for setting up and operating molding, finishing, and assembly equipment to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and quality.

The role includes preventive maintenance, supporting manufacturing activities, monitoring process records, performing minor repairs, and reporting issues to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate material handling, molding, finishing, and assembly equipment.
• Start up and shut down the molding machines.
• Operate forklift to do mold changes.
• Fill out daily process records to control machine running conditions.
• Inspect machines hourly to ensure production of quality parts.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting production flow.
• Promote safety, quality, and environmental awareness in the area.

Skills

Molding plastics processing

Machine start-up & shutdown

Data entry

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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

The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the orders to carry out the essential job functions.

• 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.
• Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Job Offer Fraud Alert

We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.

Our company will never:

• Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
• Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
• Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
• Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)

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

If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at [e-mail].

DE&I STATEMENTS

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. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail].

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets.

Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian’s public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.