Maintenance Operator

Prysmian Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoes program

Annual bonus

Shift premium

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician in Jackson, TN. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical maintenance, supporting breakdowns and PM tasks across a 135,000 sq-ft plant.

You will collaborate with operations, engineers, and supervisors to ensure equipment uptime and safety. The position emphasizes hands-on fault diagnosis, quick decision making, and leadership in learning equipment and processes, with opportunities for cross-training and growth within Prysmian’s

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern automated manufacturing systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance.
• Assist with improvement projects across the facility.
• Collaborate with operations to identify issues and resolve them.
• Maintain clear communication with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

AC/DC motor basics

Welding & fabrication

Reading wiring diagrams

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork Truck certification

Boom Lift certification

Job description

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

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.

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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.