Process Technician

Prysmian; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a manufacturing-focused professional to drive continuous improvement and process optimization in our production environment. You will actively participate in Kaizen events, monitor key performance indicators, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to implement sustainable solutions.

The role emphasizes developing standardized work, supporting training, and evaluating new equipment to enhance efficiency and safety within our manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience driving process improvement and problem solving in manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience with Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and root cause analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as agent of change with metric-driven focus; participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs (scrap, defects, downtime, machine performance); investigate issues and implement countermeasures.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to prioritize opportunities and address challenges.
• Develop and improve standardized work instructions and training documentation.
• Maintain process guidelines and facility documents with current optimizations.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment; commission new manufacturing equipment.
• Provide R&D assistance during product development.
• Lead and manage people when area manager is absent; support training and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School degree

Associate degree in Mechatronics or related technical discipline

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Brief Summary Of Primary Duties

• To be an agent of change with a metric driven focus with performance above anything else! Actively participate in Kaizen events, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives by providing technical expertise, supporting implementation of corrective actions, and helping drive measurable performance improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators, such as scrap, defects, downtime, and machine performance. Investigate process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in daily Tier 2 meetings and collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to prioritize process improvement opportunities and operational challenges.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standardized work instructions, training documentation, and process standards to support operational excellence and employee development.
• Maintain all process guidelines or Facility Documents with all current and new optimizations.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment for all phases of processing.
• Commission all new equipment installed for manufacturing.
• Provide the R&D function with required assistance during product development.
• Lead and manage people in the absence of area manager with the ambition of promotion and openness to take on new challenges outside of a normal technician’s scope of work.
• Support operator training and knowledge transfer by coaching employees on process controls, equipment operation, safety requirements, quality expectations, and best practices.

Education

• High School degree or GED
• Associate Degree preferred in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Automotive Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience preferred with demonstrated experience supporting process improvement, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, optimizing production processes, or implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to identify process improvements and implement sustainable solutions.
• Experience participating in Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, root cause analysis, A3/A1 problem solving, FMEA activities, or continuous improvement projects preferred.
• SPC knowledge a plus
• Experience in extrusion, wire and cable manufacturing, or similar process-driven manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and analytical skills with the ability to identify process improvements, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Proficient with computers, mobile devices, and manufacturing systems in a production environment.

Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements

• Must follow plant safety regulations
• Visual requirements - ability to read instructional documents
• Ability to stand and walk 4-6 hours on concrete during a 9+ hour day
• Ability to sit 4-6 hours per 9+/hr shift performing desk work
• Ability to bend/stoop to floor level several times per day.
• Ability to climb and descend 50 stairs several times per day
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to push, pull reels of cable weighting 4-8M pounds on occasion.

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• Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
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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].

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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