Machinist

Prysmian; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Matching

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Prysmian in Willimantic, CT is seeking a Machinist to perform hands-on fabrication, modification, and preventative maintenance. You will read schematics and work orders, select materials, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances while collaborating with a team on multiple shifts.

The role requires reading measurement tools, mechanical aptitude, and strong English communication, with OT as needed. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read/use precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers).
• Mechanical aptitude and basic computer literacy.
• Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and function effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Work from written and verbal instructions, schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Properly select materials and fabricate parts to required tolerances.
• Diagnose equipment problems, assemble/disassemble, level and align machinery for repairs.
• Repair machine shop equipment and operate relevant tooling to produce machined parts.

Skills

Read micrometers

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Strong English skills

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Willimantic, CT

R-34223

Prysmian is the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable systems for the transmission, power grid, electricity and digital solutions. From underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, to medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors, we keep the lights on. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission connecting the world.

With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries.

At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you’re based and whatever you do, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

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

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation . By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation , and a strong customer base , the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient , high-performing , sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions . Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.