Maintenance Operator

Prysmian; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses provided

Annual bonus

Shift premium

Vacation time

13 paid holidays

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase

Health and wellbeing program

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Prysmian Jackson is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily mechanical and electrical maintenance across the 135,000 sq-ft plant in Jackson, TN. You will tackle breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in improvement projects while collaborating with operations, engineering, and maintenance leadership.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on multi-craft skills, and the ability to respond to callouts, with shift work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Maintenance Technician
• Working knowledge of modern automated manufacturing systems
• Basic understanding of AC/DC motors and controls

Responsibilities

• Champion for Safety and Prysmian
• Spend ~60% on breakdowns and projects; ~40% on Preventive Maintenance
• Know process equipment throughout the facility
• Collaborate with operations to identify issues and resolve
• Demonstrate initiative, urgency, and leadership when learning equipment

Skills

Automated manufacturing

AC/DC motors

Troubleshooting

Forklift certified

MS Office

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Come Join the Prysmian Jackson Team!
“Voted one of the Best Companies in the World to Work!” by Time Magazine in 2023.

Maintenance Technician

Jackson, TN

Come Join the Prysmian Jackson Team!

“Voted one of the Best Companies in the World to Work!” by Time Magazine in 2023.

Why work at Prysmian Jackson?

From optical cables and optical fiber to connectivity components and accessories, we’re helping to link communities, continents, and countries faster and more efficiently than ever.

What does Prysmian Jackson Offer?

We believe you get the best performance from people who are treated well. So, at Prysmian Group, we take this approach all the way from the hiring process to promotion, developing all our employees holistically.

• $125 Yearly Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Paid for by the Company
• Annual Bonus
• Shift Premium for night shift
• Vacation Time
• 12 hours – 2-2-3 Shifts
• 13 paid holidays a year
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Dependent Scholarships
• Health and Wellbeing Program with HSA Company Contribution
• 6% 401K Company Funds Match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 3 Medical Options
• 3 Dental Options
• 3 Vision Options
• Parental Leave Policy (16 weeks paid 100% for birthing parent)
• Bonding Leave Policy (2 weeks paid 100% for non-birthing parent)
• Adoption Assistance
• Options for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Cross-Training and Growth Opportunities
  

Basic Function:

Reports to the Maintenance Manager. This function provides maintenance support (Mechanical and Electrical) for equipment unavailability issues (breakdowns) and Preventative Maintenance of equipment throughout the facility on a daily basis. This function will also be required to support various improvement projects and other initiatives throughout the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Always a Champion for Safety and Prysmian.
• This function will spend approximately 60% of their time working on breakdowns and projects with the other 40% dedicated to Preventative Maintenance tasks.
• Must possess a general knowledge of process equipment throughout the facility.
• Must possess a willingness to work with operations group to identify equipment issues and provide high quality issue resolution. Team building will be a key to success.
• Multi-Craft Maintenance Tech will need to exhibit the following characteristics to be successful:
• Sense of urgency for issue resolution
• Quick and accurate analytical judgment
• Initiative
• Poise under pressure
• Positive attitude
• Must develop effective mechanical and electrical control abilities and be able to learn how equipment operation impacts physical and electrical properties of product.
• Effectively maintains regular and professional communication with all team members, supervisors, mentors, and engineers.
• Candidate must be capable of independent decision making and providing leadership to those learning the equipment and processes.
• Must complete tasks as directed by operations supervisor or direct manager
  

Minimum Essential Qualifications

• Candidate is currently a Maintenance Technician
• Working knowledge of modern, automated manufacturing systems
• Must possess basic understanding of AC/DC motors and controls, along with troubleshooting techniques.
• Must properly complete shift work orders and PM work orders
• Must possess basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Must successfully complete a Fork Truck/Boom Lift certification course.
• Employees are required to use the proper PPE in the course of their job. General requirements include safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection.
• Must be able to walk the entire span of a 135,000 sq-ft plant multiple times every day.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and crawl in order to complete inspections and troubleshooting of machine issues.
• Must be able to climb a 15’ ladder.
• Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Must have basic job-related computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet web browser)
• Must be able to work some overtime, weekends, holidays, off shifts, and be able to respond to callouts as needed to fulfill business objectives. Flexibility is necessary as to shift schedules, as there will be a few occasions where work during an abnormal shift will be required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with wire and cable processing equipment to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot equipment / process issues of the following types of equipment: (This also includes any auxiliary equipment associated the process)
• Respool
• Twinning
• Bunching
• Primary Extrusion (HDPE & FEP)
• Jacketing

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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 [e-mail].

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