Process Technician -Injection

prysmiangroup; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Las Vegas is seeking a Process Technician for injection molding. You will start up and shut down molding processes, set up machines and changeovers, and collect production and quality data to drive problem solving and continuous improvement.

The role requires 2 years of experience as a process technician or mold setter, a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a process technician or mold setter.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Capacity to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling changes per schedule, including setting dryers and processing functions.
• Ensure first piece inspection is complete and product conformance.
• Monitor running machines and keep process documentation up to date.
• Make process adjustments and identify issues with material, tooling or machines.
• Work with shift leadership and maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Participate in injection molding continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist Process Engineer to ensure molded specifications are met.
• Troubleshoot tooling, press and material handling safely.
• Be self-directed and follow planned daily schedule with minimal supervision.
• Sustain and help develop 5S program; keep work area clean and safe.
• Perform other activities as directed by supervision.

Skills

Molding process

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Process Technician for injection molding is responsible for the safe start-up, shut down, and troubleshooting of the Injection molding process during normal production runs. In addition, to setting up injection molding machines and changeovers. Work includes the collection and analysis of production and quality data to perform problem solving and facilitate continuous improvement to production and purchasing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform tooling changes as per schedule, including setting dryers, thermolators, processing functions of molding machine, including line clearance activity
• Ensure first piece inspection is complete, and product is in conformance prior to releasing the line to full production
• Monitor running machines are correct, keeping processes documentation up to date
• Make process adjustments as required, identify issue, material, tooling, machine
• Work closely with shift leadership and maintenance to reduce downtime
• Be an active participant in the injection molding continuous improvement efforts
• Assist Process Engineer and ensuring molded specifications are achieved
• Troubleshoot in safe manner, tooling, press, material handling system
• Self- directed willing to work with minimal supervision following the days planned schedule
• Sustain, help develop "5S" program, maintaining clean, safe work area
• Preform other activities as directed by supervision

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools
• Good understanding of quality and safety practices

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of all function of the molding process
• 2 years' experience as a process technician or mold setter
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled environment
• Capacity to work overtime as needed
• Good vision (this can be accomplished with corrective lenses), central and peripheral vision in both eyes to detect objects or movement in the field of view

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

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

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

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 char