Welder

Prysmian| Encore Wire; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a skilled welder for our McKinney, TX manufacturing team. You will position, align, fit, and weld parts using jigs, torches and standard welding processes in a loud, temp-controlled production setting.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, interpreting drawings, following safety procedures, and performing stick/MIG/TIG welding. Experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are preferred. Starting pay is $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Experience in welding in manufacturing preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts using jigs and torches.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings to determine tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Perform stick welding and MIG/TIG as required.
• Work in a loud production environment with extreme temperatures.

Skills

Stick welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Oxy-acetylene torch

Blueprint reading

Measurement reading

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding torches

Job description

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.

Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire operating one of Prysmian’s most advanced single-campus manufacturing operations.

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.

Starting Pay: $25/hr

Shift: Monday through Friday - 7:00am to 5:00pm

Essential Job Functions:

• Positioning, aligning, fitting, and welding parts for the formation of sub units or complete units using jigs, hand tools, and welding torches.
• Identifying information by recognizing similarities or differences, categorizing, estimating, and detecting modifications in events or circumstances. Fluent in reading measuring devices and calculating basic arithmetic.
• Locating and marking work piece cutting and bending lines, allowing for welding and machine shrinkage, stock thickness and any other component specifications.
• Providing detailed instructions, specifications, drawings or documentation to explain others about how the components are to be constructed, modified, maintained, assembled, or fabricated.
• Studying blueprints and engineering drawings to determine project task sequences and requirements.
• Performs all work in accordance with company safety procedures and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Experience in stick welding, oxygen/acetylene torch use along with mig/tig experience.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D certificate.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Prefer industrial or manufacturing experience working with machine and industrial components.
• Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of metals used for cutting, welding and forming objects and of various welding fluxes and rods.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Exposed to high voltage electricity and excessive heat.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and/or machine parts with or without assistance.

Work Environment & Physical Responsibilities:

• Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside.
• Comfortable with repetitive movement, kneeling, crouching and stooping.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing.