Mixing Crew Person

Prysmian Group; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay bonus

Boot allowance

Performance pay

Shift premiums

401(k)

Medical options

Dental options

Vision options

Parental leave

Pet Insurance

Auto & Home Discounts

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

13 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Taunton, MA is hiring a Compound Mixing Crew Member Associate to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. You will operate mixers, batching systems, extruders, and material handling equipment, weighing and blending raw materials to exact specifications while ensuring safety and quality.

You will maintain production records, perform routine maintenance, and support 5S standards to keep the work area organized and efficient.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; technical/vocational training is a plus.
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in manufacturing, chemical blending, mixing, extrusion, rubber/plastics, or wire & cable industries. Experience with forklifts or SAP systems is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment including manual mixers, batching systems, extruders, and material handling equipment.
• Weigh, prepare, and blend raw materials according to precise formulas and schedules.
• Monitor production runs and inspect finished products for quality compliance.
• Perform routine preventative equipment maintenance and maintain 5S housekeeping standards.
• Keep accurate production logs and complete required digital inventory and computer transactions.

Skills

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Computer skills

Forklift experience

SAP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training (a plus)

Tools

SAP

Forklifts

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers 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! Are You Seeking an Exciting Career with Great Benefits and Advancement Opportunities? Prysmian Group is seeking new talent at our manufacturing plant in Taunton, MA!

Benefits & Perks

• $2,500 Stay Bonus ($1,250 after 6 months; $1,250 after 1 year)
• $175 Yearly Boot Allowance
• Performance-Based Hourly Pay
• Shift Premiums: $1.50/hr. (2nd shift); $2.25/hr. (3rd shift) $2.00/hr. (4th Shift AM); $3.0/hr. (4th Shift PM)
• 6% 401(k) Company Contribution
• 3 Medical Options
• 3 Dental Options
• 3 Vision Options
• Parental Leave Policy
• Pet Insurance
• Auto & Home Discounts
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays

Compound Mixing Crew Member Associate

Position Type: Full-Time

Hourly Range: $25.98 – $31.02 / hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a safety-focused, dependable, and mechanically inclined Compound Mixing Crew Member Associate to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate production equipment and execute the end-to-end compound mixing process—including weighing raw materials, batching, stripping, and dicing. If you thrive in hands-on environments and value workplace safety and quality, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate manual mixers, batching systems, extruders, and material handling equipment.
• Material Preparation: Accurately weigh up, prepare, and blend raw materials according to precise formulas and schedules.
• Quality & Inspection: Monitor production runs and inspect finished products to ensure strict compliance with quality specifications.
• Maintenance & 5S: Perform routine preventative equipment maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and maintain excellent housekeeping (5S) standards.
• Documentation: Keep accurate production logs and complete required digital inventory and computer transactions.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; technical/vocational training is a plus.
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in manufacturing, chemical blending, mixing, extrusion, rubber/plastics, or wire & cable industries. Experience with forklifts or SAP systems is highly valued.
• Core Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow detailed technical instructions.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift to 75 lbs. Stand, walk, bend, twist, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a full shift. Ability to distinguish colors for product identification and quality verification. Comfortable working in an industrial plant environment (exposure to heat, dust, noise, and moving machinery) utilizing required PPE.

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 [e-mail].

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.