Prysmian Group

Plant Electrician

Marion, IndianaFull-time
$30 - $38 hourly
About the Job
Join Prysmian’s High‑Performance Maintenance Team!
Are you a skilled Industrial Electrician who loves solving problems, taking on new challenges, and keeping complex systems running at their best? Prysmian is looking for a driven, safety-focused professional to join our Marion, IN maintenance team to keep our facility operating at peak performance.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment, enjoys hands‑on troubleshooting, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of reliability and production excellence.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
  • Opportunity to work hands‑on with advanced industrial systems.
  • A team-focused environment where your technical expertise is valued.
  • Varied, fast-paced work that keeps every day interesting.
  • High impact—your work directly supports production success.

What You’ll Do:
As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll take the lead on diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining a wide range of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment. Your work will directly impact our production uptime and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
Electrical & Electronic Systems.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical systems up to 460V.
  • Troubleshoot AC/DC motors up to 500 HP.
  • Repair relay-based electrical control systems.
  • Work with PLC Ladder Logic and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen Bradley required; Siemens is a plus).
  • Troubleshoot and repair motor control drives (Eurotherm, Parker, ABB).
  • Maintain and repair industrial heating systems (resistance-based).
  • Install and start up new industrial machinery.
  • Calibrate and inspect sensors and instrumentation including:
    • Pressure transducers.
    • Pneumatic and electrical controllers.
    • Level indicators.
    • Temperature/pressure transmitters.
    • Limit switches and proximity sensors.

Mechanical Systems:
  • Diagnose and repair heavy industrial equipment.
  • Replace shafts, bearings, gearboxes, drive chains, belts, and rollers.
  • Perform basic welding on steel (aluminum welding is a plus).
  • Align motors, shafts, machines, and gearboxes.
  • Install and repair plumbing systems (air, water, drain).
  • Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Repair pneumatic and centrifugal pumps, including multi-stage pumps.
  • Support industrial water systems, boilers, and air compressors.

Maintenance & Facility Support:
  • Perform preventative maintenance on production and plant equipment.
  • Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.
  • Follow schematics, drawings, manuals, and written/verbal instructions to complete work efficiently.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 3+ years of experience as an industrial electrician in a manufacturing or plant setting.
  • Strong foundation in electrical systems, power distribution, motors, drives, PLCs, and instrumentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Experience programming or working with PLCs.
  • AS degree in electronics/electricity or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred.
  • Must pass background check and drug screening.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This role requires working in a dynamic, high-volume industrial environment with frequent physical activity. You should be comfortable with:
  • Standing, walking, bending, squatting, and twisting regularly.
  • Lifting and carrying: 30–50 lbs frequently
  • Working in tight, confined spaces with significant dexterity.
  • Lifting and handling large machinery components (up to 10,000 lbs) with assistance/equipment.
  • Climbing and working at heights (no acrophobia).
  • Working rotating or night shifts and overtime as needed.
  • Responding calmly and efficiently to unanticipated issues or production challenges.