Injection Mold Process Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Prysmian, the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, continues to strengthen its global team with the addition of Channell, now part of Prysmian. Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell brings a long‑standing legacy of innovation in outside plant infrastructure, serving Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV markets. Together, Prysmian and Channell team members are combining expertise, craftsmanship, and shared values to deliver a broader portfolio, from advanced cable systems and fiber connectivity solutions to enclosures and below‑grade vaults which support resilient infrastructure, the energy transition, and the growth of digital networks around the world.

With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries.

At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you’re based and whatever you do, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Process Technician is directly responsible for setup and the correct processing of all machines and equipment to ensure that the daily production schedule and productivity. Also responsible for preventative maintenance and providing support to 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 a forklift to do mold changes.
• Use a 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 the operation, repair, and maintenance of high-volume molding machines.
• Monitor production quantities for color change, mold change, and product completions.
• Execute all activities within the scope of approved procedures and set priorities necessary to accomplish predetermined goals based on production needs.
• Monitor scrap being produced from the process and effect changes needed to eliminate the root cause of scrap.
• Maintain an 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, which conflict in obtaining maximum quality of production and efficiency.
• 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 the production of acceptable-quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap).
• Accurately report daily shift performances, which include but are 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 flow of production.
• Communicate with incoming team members with respect to shift performance and scrap.
• Act to promptly correct or remove all workplace hazards.
• Other duties assigned by management.

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3+ years of related molding plastics processing and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in machine start-up and shutdown. Knowledge of basic machine functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic data entry.
• High School diploma 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 demands that must be met in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking (up to continuously); speaking/verbal communication, bend/stoop, twisting neck and torso (frequently); reaching, holding, grasping, pushing, pulling, 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.