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Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Production Technician

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeOshawa, ON, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completion of high school education.
  • Three years of experience in production processes using complicated machinery is considered an asset.
  • Ability to consistently work with weights exceeding 35 kg and to stand for extended periods.
  • Proven inspection and testing ability in an ISO 9000-accredited manufacturing company.
  • Working knowledge of quality concepts, basic statistical process control (SPC), blueprint reading, and inspection.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Microsoft Word, and email.

Responsibilities

  • Operate complex machinery to manufacture and join plastic handrails and other parts, and moderately complex machinery to manufacture rubber handrails and other parts.
  • Maintain equipment according to the preventive maintenance program.
  • Disassemble and reassemble dies, extruders, moulding equipment, and other equipment for style and size changes.
  • Splice handrails to tolerances using hand tools; hand-assemble handrails and splices; and rework deficiencies using knives and other hand tools.
  • Set up and operate material preparation machines to slit, cut, extrude, join, or pre-assemble rubber or rubberized materials.
  • Set up and operate bending machines and routers to prepare brush holders and other parts.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy by labelling materials and accounting for discrepancies.
  • Maintain a clean and organised workplace to support efficient processes and defect-free products.
  • Work on special manufacturing projects as required.
  • Package finished parts according to approved methods and standards.
  • Follow health and safety policies, procedures, and applicable legislation to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
  • Follow Integrated Management System procedures to reduce environmental impacts, and follow company standards and ISO procedures to maintain quality service.
  • Measure products with analog and digital gauges and visually inspect them against established standards to determine conformance.
  • Place suspected non-conforming products on hold.
  • Maintain statistical process control graphs and adjust processes in response to negative trends.
  • Maintain quality records in accordance with the Quality Procedures Manual and established standards.
  • Complete final inspection, inventory accuracy, and productivity reports, and prepare Certificates of Quality as required.
  • Train other employees when requested by the Production Supervisor.
  • Support team efforts and results, and work with the team on ongoing process and product improvements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three years of experience in production processes using complicated machinery.

About the Company

Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Prysmian Cables & Systems is the world’s largest cable manufacturer by revenue, producing a wide range of electrical and communications cables and systems. Its products include high- and medium-voltage power cables, telecom cables, and fiber-optic solutions. These cables are built from conductors (like copper or aluminum), insulation, shields, and protective jackets, and are installed in infrastructure for power transmission, distribution, and data networks. Prysmian’s fiber and cable offerings enable reliable data transfer and energy delivery across buildings, cities, and grids. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, a history of strategic acquisitions (notably Draka in 2011 and General Cable in 2017) that expanded its footprint and product breadth, and a strong focus on cash flow to fund growth. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the cable industry by providing comprehensive, integrated cabling solutions for energy and communications infrastructure worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Milan, Italy
Founded
1872

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