Rod Mill Laborer

Prysmian • McKinney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment. This position will primarily support furnace operations, including monitoring molten metal temperatures, oxygen levels, furnace levels, and related equipment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment, troubleshooting equipment, making adjustments, and performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operating, or mechanically inclined experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and make basic mechanical adjustments.
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery, excessive heat, and high-voltage equipment.
• Ability to work in tight spaces, underneath machinery, and on elevated structures when required.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift heavy objects or machine parts with or without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour night shift (6 PM–6 AM).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery and furnace-related equipment.
• Maintain proper furnace melting rates, temperatures, oxygen content, and molten metal levels.
• Perform routine checks of furnace burners, tap holes, spouts, launders, holding furnaces, hoses, lines, and related equipment.
• Monitor equipment and production processes to ensure they remain within required operating ranges.
• Identify equipment or process issues and make necessary adjustments.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and replace or repair parts as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Calibrate and monitor equipment such as CO analyzers as required.
• Check equipment for air and gas leaks and report or correct issues.
• Start up and shut down equipment following company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain required production and maintenance records.
• Keep the work area clean and follow all safety procedures.
• Perform other production or machine operator duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• On-site health clinic
• 24-hour fitness center
• Training and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED