Maintenance Mechanic

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufactures 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!

This Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in the installation, repair, and replacement of plant equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic is a part of a team. The quality of their work plays an important part in the success of that team.

Qualifications

The Maintenance Mechanic must demonstrate a competency in:

• Hydraulics.
• Pneumatics.
• Blueprint reading.
• Basic Math and Electricity.
• Cranes.
• Boiler, Lubrication, and Filtering Systems.
• Plumbing, Pipefitting, Valves and Fabricating.
• Schematic diagrams.
• Power transfer components.
• Use of predictive tools.
• Use of all shop equipment including cutting and welding equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
  
  

Job Functions

• Inspect, repair, and maintain a variety of plant equipment including electric motors, engines, pumps, boilers, air compressors, emergency systems, power generation systems, chillers, cranes, and power transmission systems.
• Construct, repair, and maintain facilities and grounds.
• Perform welding, masonry, carpentry, minor machining, and plumbing duties.
• Use test equipment and make operating adjustments to a variety of mechanical equipment. Inspect and set safety switches.
• Check and add oil to gearboxes, pumps, and engines, grease bearings and perform other related preventive maintenance work on equipment. Inspect, repair, and maintain all mobile equipment including forklifts, elevated work platforms, carts, and tractors.
• Check for proper gear mesh and proper alignment of machinery using established methods and practices.
• Make visual inspections of plant operations ensuring that operational problems have been located and corrected.
• Requisition of parts and supplies and assist in the maintenance of spare parts inventory.
• Maintained records and prepared regular and special reports on the operation of equipment and systems; took and logged a variety of readings from equipment.
• Supply and maintain all hand tools needed for maintenance function.
• Maintain communications with production, engineering, and other maintenance personnel for orderly execution of duties.
• Observe all EHS rules and procedures.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area to ensure a desirable and safe working environment. Perform other related duties as per the direction of the Manager.