Maintenance Technician
Prysmian · Paragould, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Prysmian (industrial) in Paragould, AR. In this role, you will provide a working knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and install all facility equipment, fixtures, and processes.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PLC, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 5+)
Typical $60k–$75k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- Welding 52%
- ✓ EHS / safety 26%
- ✓ PLC 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Prysmian
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Qualifications
- ✓Capable of performing troubleshooting on PLC and logic controllers.
- ✓Experienced in reading electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams and schematics.
- ✓Knowledgeable of regulations regarding OSHA, EHS, ISO 9001, TS16949, NFPA, and NEC
requirements
- ✓High school or general education degree (GED); associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
What You’ll Do
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable production operations. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, adherence to safety and environmental standards, and close collaboration with operations teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
- ✓Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to ensure efficient plant operations.
- ✓Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems.
- ✓Partner with operators, supervisors, and production teams to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize downtime.
- ✓Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work completed, materials used, and repair time.
- ✓Follow all safety, environmental, and quality requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, machine guarding standards, housekeeping expectations, and forklift certification requirements.
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Total Rewards Designed for You
We believe great people deserve great rewards. That’s why Prysmian offers a total rewards package designed to support your financial, physical, and personal well-being now and as your career grows.
- •Competitive salary that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions
- •Performance-based incentives that reward your results and impact (where applicable)
- •Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plan options to fit your needs
- •401(k) retirement savings plan with a competitive company match to help you invest in your future
- •Paid maternity and bonding leave, plus adoption assistance to support you and your growing family
- •Generous paid time off and company holidays so you can rest, recharge, and spend time on what matters most
- •Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
- •Wellness programs and supplemental insurance options to support your overall health and well-being
At Prysmian, you’ll be supported at work, at home, and throughout every stage of your career.
Why Build Your Career with Prysmian?
Your work at Prysmian helps power and connect the world.
When you join Prysmian, you become part of a global team whose work touches millions of lives every day. You’ll help support the energy and digital infrastructure that keeps communities, businesses, and industries moving forward.
For more than 140 years, Prysmian has helped shape the infrastructure that powers progress. From helping illuminate the Statue of Liberty in 1886 and delivering power from Hoover Dam to Los Angeles in 1935, to supporting New York City's rebuilding efforts after September 11, our cables and connectivity solutions have played a role in some of history's most significant milestones.
Today, our impact continues. Prysmian products help power world class venues like Paycor Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and Lambeau Field. We contributed to the infrastructure supporting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, helping ensure communities, businesses, and industries stay connected to what matters most.
In this role, you will provide a working knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and install all facility equipment, fixtures, and processes.
What You’ll Bring
for Affected Maintenance Technicians
- •Responsible for managing used oil from machine processes. Associate is responsible for securing the proper container, labeling the container with a used oil sticker, and arranging for it to be picked up and recycled when the container is full.
- •undefined You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, build strong partnerships, and grow your career in a business that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Total Rewards Designed for You We believe great people deserve great rewards. That’s why Prysmian offers a total rewards package designed to support your financial, physical, and personal well-being now and as your career grows. Competitive salary that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions Performance-based incentives that reward your results and impact (where applicable) Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plan options to fit your needs 401(k) retirement savings plan with a competitive company match to help you invest in your future Paid maternity and bonding leave, plus adoption assistance to support you and your growing family Generous paid time off and company holidays so you can rest, recharge, and spend time on what matters most Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind Wellness programs and supplemental insurance options to support your overall health and well-being At Prysmian, you’ll be supported at work, at home, and throughout every stage of your career.
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