Multiline Cable Production Operator

Location: McKinney, TX

Pay: $17–$20 per hour + overtime & shift differential

About Us

Prysmian Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable, now expanded with the 2024 acquisition of Encore Wire in McKinney. We offer stable, full‑time work, hands‑on training, and strong long‑term career growth opportunities.

A Day in the Life

As a Multiline Cable Production Operator, you’ll step onto a busy manufacturing floor where up to five machines—Armor, Cabler, and Packaging—depend on your steady rhythm. You’ll complete start-up checks, verify guards and sensors, and bring equipment online. Throughout your shift you’ll rotate between stations, gauge dimensions with calipers, adjust with wrenches and sockets, trim with knives, confirm lengths with tape measures, and keep all lines running safely and efficiently. You’ll clean and organize your area, follow OSHA and Prysmian safety standards, and report any concerns immediately. When priorities shift, you’ll coordinate with supervisors to support production goals and keep the team moving forward.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor Armor, Cabler, and Packaging machines.
• Run up to 5 machines at the same time in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prepare, inspect, and maintain equipment for safe operation.
• Use basic hand tools: calipers, wrenches, sockets, pliers, knives, tape measures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow OSHA and Prysmian safety standards and report safety concerns immediately.
• Support production as directed by supervisors and work reliably within a team.

What You Bring

• Manufacturing experience preferred — not required.
• Ability to perform very physically demanding work.
• Comfort using standard hand tools.
• Must not be color blind.
• Skilled at multitasking and running multiple machines at once.
• Strong reliability and willingness to learn.
• Preferred: farming or farm‑hand experience.
• Preferred: openness to 3rd shift and overnight schedules.

Work Environment

• Loud, industrial manufacturing setting with continuous machine operation.
• Exposure to heat and occasional outdoor tasks.
• Frequent bending, twisting, standing, kneeling, and repetitive motion.
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs.

Schedules

• 12‑hour or 8‑hour shifts.
• Overtime available.
• Weekend availability required.
• 3rd‑shift and overnight candidates are strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Hands‑on training for all employees.
• Long‑term career growth opportunities.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

You should be proficient in: Experience in a Manufacturing Environment