Plant Maintenance Technician Heavy Industrial Equipment

Shape the uptime that powers our world Prysmian is the world's leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Our North American footprint grew in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire. With nearly 9,000 teammates in North America and 33,000 globally, we produce underground and underwater power cables; medium- and low-voltage construction and infrastructure cables; and a full suite of optical fiber, copper, and connectivity solutions for voice, video, and data. When you join Prysmian, you join a company committed to excellence—and to helping transform the world around us. What a day looks like You arrive on shift at our McKinney facility and review the overnight maintenance log. A production line reports increased vibration—within minutes you're diagnosing bearings and power transmission components, isolating the root cause, and planning a quick repair to keep output on track. During planned downtime, you complete preventive maintenance, update digital records, and coordinate with operations to bring equipment safely back online.

An urgent call comes in:

a pneumatic circuit is misbehaving. You read the schematic, trace the signal, adjust valves, test, and return the line to spec—all while following Prysmian and OSHA protocols. Core responsibilities Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility equipment Respond rapidly to breakdowns and unplanned equipment issues during production Execute scheduled maintenance and service during planned downtime Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Interpret manuals, diagrams, schematics, and work orders to plan and perform work Conduct preventive maintenance to sustain safety, reliability, and performance Diagnose faults; repair or replace parts; test and fine-tune equipment Support equipment installations, startups, and shutdowns per Prysmian and OSHA guidelines Maintain accurate maintenance histories and performance records Perform additional tasks as needed to support plant operations Qualifications High school diploma or GED Ability to read and write in English Preferred background in industrial/manufacturing environments with exposure to: Conveyors Motors and power trains Bearings Pneumatic and hydraulic systems Comfort working around high-voltage systems and heat-intensive areas Ability to access overhead areas, tight spaces, and beneath machinery Capable of lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy parts and machine components with or without assistance Physical demands Repetitive motion Frequent walking throughout the facility Kneeling, crouching, and stooping Hands-on use of tools, parts, and equipment Lifting up to 50 lbs. while bending, twisting, and standing Technical strengths we value Heavy equipment repair Mechanical troubleshooting Pneumatics experience and troubleshooting Conveyor chain replacement Maintenance and repair fundamentals Fuel systems Mechanical assembly Mechanical systems and component repair Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Compensation and benefits Starting pay: $30-$40 per hour Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays and vacation Where and when

Location:

910 Elm St, McKinney, TX 75069

Schedule:

12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am (day and night) Bring your mechanical skill, safety mindset, and problem-solving drive—and help keep the systems running that keep the world connected.