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.
- Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements._