Machinist

Prysmian

Windham (CT)

On-site

USD 35,817,600 - 46,838,400

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401K Company Contribution
Paid Holidays

Job summary

Prysmian is hiring a Machinist in Willimantic, CT. You will work hands-on fabricating, modifying, and maintaining parts from schematics and work orders.

The role requires precision, welding skills, heat treatment knowledge, and the ability to lead materials preparation as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong English, and the ability to pass background checks, drug tests, and physicals.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to prioritize, work independently, and maintain close attention to detail.
  • Ability to read/use precision measuring tools such as micrometers.
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic computer literacy.
  • Strong English skills in reading, writing, and verbal communication.
  • Willingness to work overtime and function well in a team environment.
  • Ability to pass background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance from instructions, schematics, manuals and work orders.
  • Select materials properly and set up machine shop operations.
  • Proficient in welding techniques pertinent to machinist work and directing others in preparation of materials.
  • Handle heat treatment processes including annealing, tempering, case hardening, and quenching.
  • Repair machine shop equipment and manufacture parts within tolerance.

Skills

Attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Basic computer literacy
Strong English skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian 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.

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian 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.Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. 401K Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions, Paid Holidays and Vacation.

Shift

  • 1st shift Mon- Fri 8:00 am- 4:00 pm

Location:

1600 W Main St Willimantic, CT 06226

Job Description

The Machinist is responsible for hands on fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Work is performed from written and verbal instructions, schematics, manuals, and work orders.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Machinist (include, but are not limited to)

Journeyman Grade

  • Proper selection of materials.
  • Proficient in welding techniques pertaining to machinist work and directing other craftsman in preparation of materials to be machined.
  • Proficient in heat treatment of metals including operation, annealing, tempering, case hardening, and quenching.
  • Proficient in use of Machinist Handbook.
  • Ability to repair machine shop equipment.
  • Given proper materials, tools, prints and specifications, be able to manufacture any part the machine is capable of producing.
  • Diagnose equipment problems, assemble and disassemble, level, align and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
  • Machine tips and dies to tolerance of .0005.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to prioritize, work independently, and maintain close attention to detail.
  • Ability to read/use precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers).
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic computer literacy.
  • Strong English skills in reading, writing, and verbal communication.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed and function effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and physical.

Preferred

  • Prior manufacturing experience; extrusion/wire drawing/cabling experience a plus.
  • 3+ years machining / tool and die experience (plant environment) desirable.

Insurance Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life/ AD&D Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Flu shots (paid)
  • EAP

Financial Benefits

  • 401K Company Contribution
  • Employee Stock Ownership
  • Safety Shoe Allowance
  • 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift Premium
  • Time Off Benefits:
  • Paid Vacation
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave

Job Offer Fraud Alert

We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company. Our company will never:

  • Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
  • Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
  • Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
  • Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)

All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).

If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at narecruiting@prysmian.com.

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.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.

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