Braiding Machine Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

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.

About the Position:

We, at Prysmian, consider all our operators to be the top craftsmen of wire and cable manufacturing. The operation of our machines requires a range of skills and abilities that necessitate an attention to detail, the ability to learn detailed procedures, and patience. The positions that Prysmian is looking to fill include a need of different skill levels that are categorized as: entry level, mid-level, and highly skilled level positions. These positions include:

• Extrusion -This process consists of extruding rubber (thermoset) or plastic (thermoplastic) material over a copper or cabled core. Operators are responsible for producing finished cables or components that become part of larger constructed cables.
• Cabling - This process consists of taking multiple components, such as wires, fillers, and other materials including different tapes and loading a large machine that then twists them into one constructed cable.
• Entry Level - This includes all other positions that work with components in some aspect of the process such as taping, braiding, or order cutting. These processes, though needing less skill, still play a pivotal role in our overall process.

Salary:

Dependent on department/machine. Range: $20.88 to $31.87

Shifts:

• 1st: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
• 2nd: 3:30PM - 11:30PM
• 3rd: 11:30PM - 7:30AM

• 12 hour 2-2-3 Schedule: 7:30AM - 7:30PM
• 12 hour 2-2-3 Schedule: 7:30PM - 7:30AM

Job Description:

• Associates will receive firsthand training from our most experienced operators on how to safely and efficiently run machinery to produce our various wires and cables. This training will persist until the associate has become experienced with machine operations, computer data logging, and basic inventory control and has safely performed these tasks and met the company's standards of operation.
• Associates will collaborate with peers and managers in teams to increase efficiency and work toward company goals.
• The associate will be expected to be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five to fifty pounds and spend many hours sitting or standing in an environment that can sometimes reach high levels of heat and sound.
• Prior experience is preferred but not required, as the associate will be trained to perform the necessary tasks.
• Associates are required to speak, read, and write using basic English for communication with peers and managers and when team building exercises occur so that no one is excluded.

Benefits & Perks:

• $2,500 Stay Bonus ($1,250 after six months; $1,250 after one year)
• $4,000 Referral Bonus ($2,000 after six months; $2,000 after one year)
• $175 Yearly Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Performance Based Hourly Pay
• $1.50 Hour Second Shift Premium; $2.25 Third Shift Premium
• 6% 401K Company Contribution
• 3 Medical Insurance Options
• 3 Dental Insurance Options
• 3 Vision Insurance Options
• Parental Leave Policy
• Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Discounts
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays
  

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