Injection Mold Process Technician

Prysmian•Rockwall, TX

17h

About The Position

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. JOB SUMMARY: The Process Technician is directly responsible for setup and the correct processing of all machines and equipment to ensure to meet 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Setup 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 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 sets priorities necessary to accomplish pre-determined goals based on production needs
Monitor scrap being produced from process and effect changes needed to eliminate 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 production of acceptable quality parts to prevent mass production of defective or unacceptable parts (scrap)
Accurately report daily shift performances, which include 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 Production Lead, where necessary, of all events affecting the flow of production
Communicate with on-coming team members with respect to shift performance and scrap
Act to promptly correct or remove all workplace hazards
Other duties assigned by management