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Maintenance Technician

Prysmian
Paragould, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2025
Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for innovation?

Are you seeking a role that will continue to challenge you in a company committed to championing your growth?

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Spanning 50 countries, 112 plants, 25 research and development centers, and employing over 30,000 associates, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Prysmian Group is presently on a full integration path with General Cable. This growth is only the beginning. We are presently looking for top talent to join our team during this exciting time.

WE’RE LINKING THE WORLD WITH THE FUTURE OF CABLE TECHNOLOGY!

Overview

Maintain a working knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and install all facility equipment, fixtures, and processes.

Benefits

  • $150 Yearly Boot Allowance
  • Safety Glasses Allowance (every two years)
  • $1.00/Hour Shift Premium
  • Annual Gainshare Bonus
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus
  • 6% 401K Company Contribution
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave Policy
  • Pet Insurance
  • Auto and Home Discounts
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Time available after 90 days
  • Cross-training and growth opportunities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for understanding and performing all tasks and responsibilities according to the specific Job Safety Practices (JSP) established for this job.
  • Responsible for safety and housekeeping procedures and for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
  • Responsible for adhering to all General Cable Corporation health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations, including our hazardous waste handling if designated and trained to do so.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of plant production equipment and processes including steam generators, air compressors, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, motors, motor controllers, logic controllers, and general equipment.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of plant production equipment and processes including copper rod breakdown, intermediate wire drawing, bunching, and cabling.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of plant production equipment and processes including thermoplastic extrusion, thermo-set extrusion, twisting, and braiding.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of plant production equipment and processes in order to analyze, troubleshoot, and make sound logical decisions and recommendations for repair and maintaining of such equipment and processes.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of general equipment, systems, and processes involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems.
  • Supply and maintain a set of hand tools required to perform and maintain the required duties as well as a working knowledge of such hand tools.
  • Responsible for initiating actions to prevent the occurrence of product nonconformities as well as preventing the possibility of a future non-conformance.
  • Perform machine specific preventative maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals.
  • Work in cooperation with operators, supervisors, and schedulers to determine equipment priorities
  • Responsible for safety and housekeeping procedures to provide a safe and clean work environment.
  • Responsible for completion of work assigned, and to properly document all work that is performed, material used, and the length of time to repair.
  • Responsible for adhering to all environmental, health, & safety policies and regulations including Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, and Hand Tool Safety.
  • Maintain active certification for driving a forklift.

Additional Waste Management Duties & Responsibilities for Affected Maintenance Technicians:

  • Responsible for managing used oil from machine processes. Associate is responsible for securing the proper container, labeling the container with a used oil sticker, and arranging for it to be picked up and recycled when the container is full.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Have a basic working knowledge of shop equipment including, but not limited to Arc welder, TIG welder, MIG welder, oxy-acetylene cutting and welding, plasma cutter, lathes, saws, sanders, drills, hydraulic press, brake press, mills, grinders, shears, surface grinder, pipe threader, bearing puller, gear puller, bearing heater, multi-meter, calipers, mega ohm meter, oscilloscope, tachometer, and computer.
  • Capable of operating a boom lift.
  • Capable of working in elevated locations such as ceiling heights of approximately 35 feet or silo heights of 65 feet.
  • Capable of working in tight spaces with minimal movement.
  • Capable of bending, stooping, and reaching while pulling, tugging, and lifting heavy objects.
  • Capable of researching and determining replacement or spare parts requirements and perform follow-up on ordered parts

Qualifications

  • Excellent problem solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong verbal, listening, and judgment skills
  • Excellent math, reading, and writing skills
  • Capable of performing troubleshooting on PLC and logic controllers.
  • Experienced in reading electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams and schematics.
  • Prefer knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel & Word software.
  • Knowledgeable of regulations regarding OSHA, EHS, ISO 9001, TS16949, NFPA, and NEC requirements
  • High school or general education degree (GED); associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent walking ,standing, stooping, bending required
  • Wear all Personal Protective Equipment required for job duties and required tasks
  • May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
  • Frequent climbing on and off a powered industrial truck multiple times per shift to pick, verify, apply customer labels, or put away product.
  • Frequent tasks involving walking, standing, squatting and bending are required.
  • Work overtime hours as scheduled. Extra or extended shifts may be required daily or weekly.

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 talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.

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