Maintenance Technician
Job Description
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.\n
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\nWith 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.\n
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\nAt 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.\n
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\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\n
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\nThis position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in the installation, repair and replacement of plant equipment.\n
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\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\n
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\n1. Inspect, repair and maintain a variety of plant equipment including electric motors, engines, pumps, boilers, air compressors, emergency systems, power generation systems, chillers, cranes, power transmission systems.\n
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\n2. Construct, repair and maintain facilities and grounds.\n
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\n3. Perform welding, masonry, carpentry, minor machining and plumbing duties.\n
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\n4. Use test equipment and make operating adjustments to a variety of mechanical equipment.\n
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\n5. Inspect and set safety switches.\n
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\n6. Check and add oil to gearboxes, pumps and engines, grease bearings and perform other related preventive maintenance work on equipment.\n
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\n7. Inspect, repair, and maintain all mobile equipment including forklifts, elevated work platforms, carts, and tractors.\n
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\n8. Check for proper gear mesh and proper alignment of machinery using established methods and practices.\n
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\n9. Make visual inspections of plant operations ensuring that operational problems have been located and corrected.\n
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\n10. Requisition parts and supplies and assist in the maintenance of spare parts inventory.\n
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\n11. Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on operation of equipment and systems; take and log a variety of readings from equipment.\n
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\n12. Supply and maintain all hand tools needed for maintenance function.\n
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\n13. Maintain communications with production, engineering and other maintenance personnel for orderly execution of duties.\n
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\n14. Observe all EHS rules and procedures.\n
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\n15. Maintain an orderly and clean work area to assure a desirable and safe working environment.\n
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\n16. Perform other related duties as per the direction of the Manager.\n
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\nESSENTIAL INTERPERSONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\n
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\nJob knowledge/skill, quality of work, production/work habits, attendance/punctuality, problem solving/initiative, team participation, integrity/attitude, safety/housekeeping\n
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\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n
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\nThe Mechanic is expected to have mastered a wide variety of fundamental maintenance skills. Specifically he/she must demonstrate a competency in: hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, basic electricity, math, cranes, boiler systems, filtering systems, plumbing, pipefitting, valves, fabricating, lubrication systems, schematic diagrams, power transfer components, use of predictive tools, use of all shop equipment, use of cutting and welding equipment.\n
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\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required, industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.\n
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\nJOB DEMANDS:\n
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\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - RATED HEAVY Continuous Intermittent-very<20 minutes Seldom-\n
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\nJOB DEMAND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n
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\nAudio-Visual C/I/S\n
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\nHearing C Hearing protection\n
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\nNear, far, depth and\n
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\nperipheral C Safety glasses/side shields\n
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\nPhysical Tasks\n
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\nStanding C Cement floors\n
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\nWalking C Cement floors\n
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\nSitting I-S\n
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\nBending I >45 degrees\n
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\nPushing/Pulling I <50lbs\n
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\nCrouching/ Stooping S Change >40lb gear\n
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\nTwisting I\n
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\nReaching I Working @ heights required\n
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\nLifting/ Lowering\n
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\nWeights\n
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\n1-15 lbs. I\n
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\n25-35 lbs. I\n
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\nRanges\n
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\nFloor to Knuckle I <20 lbs\n
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\nKnuckle to Shoulder S <75lbs\n
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\nShoulder and above S <20 lbs\n
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\nRepetitive Motion\n
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\nHand-Wrist\n
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\nElbow-Shoulder I\n
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\nPhysical Exposures\n
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\nVibrating Equipment I Forklift; belt sander, hand tools; grinder; hammer drills\n
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\nJOB CONDITIONS:\n
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\nGeneral maintenance and warehouse\n
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\nEnvironment - 8 to12 hours per shift, 3-4 nights/days, shift rotation; Heat Index >85 degrees 3-4 months/yr\n
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\nexposure to noise (ear protection required); carbon monoxide from forklifts.\n
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\nHazards - Noise, cleaning solutions 1, 2, 3 cleaner; Halogenated Solvents, Solvents, Carbon Monoxide from mobile equipment\n
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\nElectrical Hazards- ARC and Welding Flash\n
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\nPPE - Ear Plugs, gloves, safety glasses, metatarsal tongue shoes, face shields, welding helmets, cutting face shield, ARC flash clothing/tools\n
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\nOther- Occasional mandatory overtime\n
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\nWe take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.\n
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\nOur company will **never**:\n
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\nAll legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com).\n
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\nIf you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at [email protected].\n
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\nPrysmian, 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. \n
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\nAll 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.\n
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\nVisit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.\n
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