Process Technician

About Prysmian

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.

Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian Group, is a global manufacturer and supplier dedicated to sustainability and developing innovative products, technical services, and integrated solutions for the vertical transportation industry. We take pride in being a premier employer in Oshawa, Ontario.

EHC has established itself as a leading manufacturer and supplier of escalator handrails, safety brushes, rollers, elevator belts, strategic components, and integrated solutions. EHC also provides a comprehensive range of technical services to OEMs including field-splicing and modernization of escalators, ramps and moving walks, for both new construction and replacement markets.

Work Location: Oshawa, Ontario

Work Schedule: Weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits starting on your first day.
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start.
• Gain Share Bonus (Potential)
• 3 paid sick/personal days.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Process Technician is to provide hands-on technical engineering support in a manner that creates a safe work environment, drives continuous improvement, and fosters new process innovation while meeting the business requirements. This position is required to provide on-shift process expertise to the operating group focused on process improvement on each production line. In addition, this position will assist in monitoring critical process/product measures and identify equipment and process improvements.

Salary: $27 to $30 (hourly)

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead root cause analysis; engaging operations, maintenance, and process engineering to eliminate quality issues and reduce scrap and usage.
• Provide process expertise to help identify and solve problems identified at machine centers and support commissioning of new equipment and processes.
• On production floor technical hands-on support expected to be 70% or more.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of continuous improvement changes implemented at machine centers.
• Communicate internal and external customer needs to machine centers, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Support operator training at their machine center through development and training of technical procedures and work instructions.
• Test and report critical product measurements to ensure internal and external customer quality requirements are being met.
• Monitor required logs and documentation and assist with continuous improvement processes as required for all equipment lines and processes.

The major responsibilities cover the most significant duties but do not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the normal duties assigned to this position.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Post Secondary Education in Engineering Technology, Maintenance Technology or equivalent field would be considered an asset.
• Three years’ experience in industrial maintenance, engineering, or equivalent field is an asset.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Applicant must be able to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Applicant must be familiar with manufacturing environment safety procedures.
• Previous experience with extrusion and molding operations considered an asset.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience considered an asset.
• SCADA, PLC, and machine control systems understanding or experience considered an asset.
• Software: Microsoft Office Suite, LN, CAD, SCADA, Maintenance (Megamation)
• Experienced in use of hand and power tools.

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.

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