Maintenance Mechanic
Prysmian · Marshall, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Prysmian (industrial) in Marshall, TX.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Machining, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- PLC 33%
- Root cause 27%
- ✓ Welding 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Prysmian in Marshall
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Full description from PrysmianAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Works as part of the Maintenance department.
- ◆Provide routine and complex maintenance to the facility of machinery.
- ◆Inspects machinery for issues and develops a plan on how to properly fix, install or assemble equipment and ensure it operates safely and productively.
Qualifications
- ✓3 to 5 years' experience industrial mechanical maintenance, machining, welding, hydraulics & pneumatics.
- ✓Must be able to use a variety of power tools.
- ✓Must be able to read and understand diagrams and blueprints to evaluate correct procedures being followed.
- ✓Candidates should be well organized .
- ✓Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty, and fast-paced.
- ✓Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
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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.
Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic will repair equipment breakdowns which include welding, plumbing, acetylene cutting, bearing replacement, seals, shafts, and other mechanic malfunctions. You will be responsible for performing mechanical preventive maintenance of all production equipment and performing major mechanical overhauls of machinery and equipment. In addition, you will be required to perform routine maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. Incumbent must maintain accurate records of all time and material used for all assignments and enter the information into the Maintenance system.
The candidate will assume responsibility for housekeeping in the Maintenance area which is maintained on a level consistent with 6S standards. The individual will strictly observe Prysmian’s safety rules as well as any special safety rules which apply to equipment unique to Maintenance, reminding contractors and visitors of their responsibility to comply with all Prysmian Group safety rules as well as any applicable regulations. Participate as fill-in for absences caused by vacation/illness which includes weekends and all shifts as required, and work overtime as needed.
- •**HIRING FOR NIGHT SHIFT 7PM-7AM***
Starting Wage: $42.08/hr.
Shift Differential: $2.50/hr.
What we offer
- •Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on Day 1
- •Vacation eligibility begins after 120 days
- •401(k) with company match
- •$2.50 per hour night shift differential
- •$49,500 company-paid basic life insurance
- •$250 annual shoe allowance and eligibility for safety glasses after 120 days
Our company will **never**
- •Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
- •Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
- •Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
- •Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)
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