Production Line Operator

Prysmian; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities & Wage Progressions

Structured Training Programs

Annual Gainshare Bonus

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Job summary

Prysmian in Lexington, South Carolina is hiring production operators at varying skill levels. Candidates will engage in fiber optic and cable manufacturing, requiring attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.

The position offers a starting salary of $17 - $21 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including training programs, health insurance, and opportunities for wage progression.

Qualifications

• Must be able to achieve required on-the-job training and pass a certification test.
• Ability to work on a 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to utilize hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Review all design details and pull orders and raw materials for production.
• Set up the assigned process per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Document daily production reports and complete quality check points.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic mathematical skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

SAP

Job description

About The Position

We, at Prysmian, consider all our operators to be the top craftsmen of fiber optic and cable manufacturing. The operation of our machines requires a range of skills and abilities that necessitate an attention to detail, the ability to learn detailed procedures, and patience. The positions we are looking to fill include a need for different skill levels categorized as entry level, mid-level, and highly skilled level positions.

Salary

Starting range: $17 to $21

Shifts

• 12 hour 2-2-3 Schedule: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
• 12 hour 2-2-3 Schedule: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM

What Prysmian Lexington Offers

• Growth Opportunities & Wage Progressions
• Structured Training Programs
• Annual Gainshare Bonus
• Annual PPE Stipends
• 13 paid holidays a year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance
• 401K with up to 6% company match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Programs
• Paid Parental Leave Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• And more!

Essential Production Operator Responsibilities

• The operator reviews all details of design; pulls orders and raw materials for production, paying attention to the details of specific colors, fiber sizes, lengths, and group numbers.
• Sets up assigned process per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Setup includes loading and unloading fiber bobbins and fiber spools.
• Performs break‑down process of ribbon and dye components, cleans components with approved chemicals including isopropyl alcohol and acetone, follows all safety procedures and utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Documents daily production reports.
• Completes quality check points as listed on the SOP to ensure the process is running appropriately and reducing any needs for rework or scrap.
• Loads, unloads, and, with the use of approved tools (including power‑operated reel lift), moves reels to appropriate locations in accordance with operations workflows.
• Sets up the jacketing process per the SOP ensuring safety precautions are taken and ensures that quality product is being produced.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, identifies any potential safety hazards to Team Lead or HSE Manager to promote the “Zero and Beyond” safety goal/initiative.
• Completes all operator Preventative Maintenance (PM) duties on a daily basis.
• Loads and unloads fiber ribbon reels to string up unitize process lines.
• Monitors the unitize process for any potential quality defects and documents all required data within the SAP database system.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mathematical skills: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and basic percentages.
• Basic computer utilization skills.
• Must achieve required hours of on‑the‑job training, peer training and pass a certification test within the probationary period.
• Ability to learn and comprehend written instructions (daily operations tasks, and hazardous materials handling).
• Ability to utilize hand tools in compliance with all safety guidelines.
• Able to work 12‑hour shifts, weekends, and holidays (2‑2‑3 schedule).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to reflect and uphold company mission, vision, and values in daily conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, plastic extrusion, fiber optic cables, or electronics.
• Experience working with Continuous Improvement (CI) or Lean processes.
• Lean or CI certifications.
• Previous SAP or ERP experience.
• Forklift experience or certifications.

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Equal Opportunity Employer and Diversity Statement

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, and for 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 such 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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