What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician position at Prysmian Group?
DuQuoin, IL : The DuQuoin, IL facility is responsible for the manufacturing of Medium Volt Industrial and Utility power cables for use in a wide range of electrical utility markets. Started in 1965 the plant employs approximately 200 associates and is a unionized facility.
About the Job : This position performs tasks associated with establishing and maintaining systems to improve the overall process and manufacturing flow. Primary / routine tasks are to provide process and problem solving support. This includes, but is not limited to, process development, equipment problem solving, waste / scrap reduction initiatives, improvement of standards & monitoring / enhancement of existing processes / procedures required for manufacture of energy cable. Focused & detailed attention provided to bottleneck operations in the process flow. Position requires utilization of problems solving tools identified in a Lean Sigma culture.
Areas of Responsibility :
- Scheduling / Product Flow
Understand the flow of product through the plant, identification and elimination of bottle necks.
Work within the engineering department on basic training and understanding of safety programs related to shop floor activities.
Perform daily audits of scrap and non-conforming material to help determine root cause and corrective actions.
Capture accuracy of run sheet information provided to the floor including daily audits.
Oversee small dollar value capital improvement projects from development of project plan through execution of the project.
Participate in various lean sigma projects being conducted in the plant from Lean Tech to Black Belt level.
Identify, lead and implement action items as required to improve the overall safety of the plant.
Issue purchase requisitions to ensure proper supplies and equipment are available to operations.
Desired skills :
Required to deal with a diverse group of General Cable employees on a daily basis.
Responsible for a large amount of information and must be well prepared for all demands on his / her resources.
Database management, spreadsheets, power point and word processing.
Qualifications :
