Plant Maintenance Technician – Heavy Industrial Equipment

Shape the uptime that powers our worldPrysmian 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 likeYou 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 responsibilitiesInstall, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility equipmentRespond rapidly to breakdowns and unplanned equipment issues during productionExecute scheduled maintenance and service during planned downtimeTroubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsInterpret manuals, diagrams, schematics, and work orders to plan and perform workConduct preventive maintenance to sustain safety, reliability, and performanceDiagnose faults; repair or replace parts; test and fine-tune equipmentSupport equipment installations, startups, and shutdowns per Prysmian and OSHA guidelinesMaintain accurate maintenance histories and performance recordsPerform additional tasks as needed to support plant operationsQualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDAbility to read and write in EnglishPreferred background in industrial/manufacturing environments with exposure to:ConveyorsMotors and power trainsBearingsPneumatic and hydraulic systemsComfort working around high-voltage systems and heat-intensive areasAbility to access overhead areas, tight spaces, and beneath machineryCapable of lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy parts and machine components with or without assistancePhysical demandsRepetitive motionFrequent walking throughout the facilityKneeling, crouching, and stoopingHands-on use of tools, parts, and equipmentLifting up to 50 lbs. while bending, twisting, and standingTechnical strengths we valueHeavy equipment repairMechanical troubleshootingPneumatics experience and troubleshootingConveyor chain replacementMaintenance and repair fundamentalsFuel systemsMechanical assemblyMechanical systems and component repairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Compensation and benefitsStarting pay: $30–$40 per hourComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with company matchPaid holidays and vacationWhere and whenLocation: 910 Elm St, McKinney, TX 75069Schedule: 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.