2nd Shift Machine Repair Journeyman - Tooling & Dies

Prysmian; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a team member for 2nd shift to repair and install heavy industrial equipment in our plant. You will follow standard procedures, work from instructions, and maintain tooling and dies to meet quality standards.

The role requires overtime, weekend hours, and collaboration with operators and engineers. Responsibilities include tooling surveillance, 5S/Lean Sigma practices, and problem solving across setup and equipment issues.

Qualifications

• PPE requirements and procurement procedures must be understood.
• Lockout/Tag out procedures must be understood and followed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated organizational management skills are needed.
• Must be able to operate arc weld and cutting torches.

Responsibilities

• Control all production tools in the plant.
• Extrusion, drawing, stranding, CV, and KoldWeld dies and machine handling.
• Maintain inventory of all dies in the computer.
• Safe operation of drill press, bench grinder, and die polishing machines.
• Maintain and control tooling using LeanSigma methods (5S, mistake proofing).
• Assist operators to reduce die waxing and die drool issues and solve setup problems.
• Assist Process Engineering in extrusion issues and tooling design.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Overtime readiness

Shift work experience

Tools

Arc weld torch

Calipers

Micrometers

Bench grinder

Die polishing machines

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a team member for 2nd shift to repair and install heavy industrial equipment in our plant. You will follow standard procedures, work from instructions, and maintain tooling and dies to meet quality standards.

The role requires overtime, weekend hours, and collaboration with operators and engineers. Responsibilities include tooling surveillance, 5S/Lean Sigma practices, and problem solving across setup and equipment issues.