Production Technician

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 0 Product Realisation

Operates very complex machinery in the manufacturing and joining of plastic handrails and other parts. Maintains equipment as per the preventive maintenance program. Disassembles and reassembles dies and extruders for style changes. Splices handrails to tolerances using hand tools. Operates moderately complex machinery in the manufacturing of rubber handrails and other parts. Hand assembles handrails and splices. Reworks any deficiencies through skilled use of knives and other hand tools. Disassembles and reassembles moulding equipment for style changes. Sets up and operates various material preparation machines to slit, cut, extrude, join or pre-assemble rubber or rubberized materials. Disassembles and reassembles dies and other equipment for style and size changes. Sets up and operates bending Machine and router to prepare brush holders and other parts. Maintains inventory accuracy by labelling and accounting for material discrepancies. Maintains a clean and organised workplace to ensure processes run efficiently and product is defect free. Works on special projects in the manufacturing areas as required. Packages all finished parts to approved packaging methods and standards.

2.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Maintains a safe and healthy environment by following EHC Health & Safety policies and procedures and complying with current Health & Safety legislation. Follows EHC’s Integrated Management System (IMS) procedures to reduce impacts to the environment. Maintains quality service by following EHC standards and ISO procedures

3. 0 Inspection & Testing

Using analog and digital gauges measures product to determine conformance. Visually inspects products and compares to established standards to determine conformance. Puts products that are suspected of being non-conforming on hold. Maintains SPC graphs and makes process adjustments based on negative trends.

4. 0 Reports & Administration & Other Related Duties

Maintains all quality records in order to be in compliance with established standards with the Quality Procedures Manual. Completes final inspection reports, inventory accuracy reports and productivity reports. Prepares Certificate of Quality as required.

5.0 Training

May be called upon to train other employees when requested by the Production Supervisor.

6.0 Team Effort

Participates with other team members in supporting team efforts and accomplishing related team results. Works with the team to make ongoing improvements to the process and product

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Completion of high school education
• Has 3 years experience in production processes using complicated machinery would be considered an asset. 
• A high degree of hand eye coordination is required. Ability to consistently work with in excess of 35 kg and the ability to stand for longer periods of time.
• Proven ability in inspection and testing in an ISO 9000 accredited manufacturing company.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Concepts, Basic SPC, blueprint reading, and inspection.
• Has working computer knowledge of ERP software, Microsoft Word & 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.

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