Welder/Fabricator

Prysmian Group; McKinney (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 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 in McKinney, TX to assemble and weld sub-units and components from blueprints and drawings. You will operate jig-based setups, read gauges, and ensure precise measurements while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires experience with stick/TIG/MIG welding, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and familiarity with high-temperature and high-voltage environments. Competitive benefits apply, with a starting pay of $25/hr and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of metals used in cutting, welding and forming.
• Ability to climb overhead structures and work in tight spaces.
• Exposure to high voltage and heat.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts using jigs, hand tools and torches.
• Read measuring devices and perform basic arithmetic.
• Mark and locate workpiece lines considering welding shrinkage and specs.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints to plan tasks.
• Study blueprints to determine task sequences and requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Use stick, MIG and TIG welding as required.

Skills

English literacy

Industrial experience

Welding knowledge

Heavy lifting

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

High voltage awareness

Overhead work

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D certificate

Tools

Stick welding

Oxy-fuel torch

MIG welding

TIG welding

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.

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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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