Electrician

About the Job

Prysmian is the world's leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire. With nearly 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 33,000 globally, every year Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables for power transmission and distribution, medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure as well as a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for telecommunications.

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 committed to excellence as we help transform 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.

Position Overview:

The electrician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Plant operations.

Starting Pay: $30 - $38 per hour.

Location: 910 Elm St, McKinney, TX 75069.

Schedule: Night shift (7 PM - 7 AM), rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

• Rotation: Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; then reverse the following week.

Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Exposed to high voltage electricity.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and/or machine parts with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires repetitive movement.
• Requires walking.
• Requires 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.