Cable Manufacturing Equipment Operator — Armor​/Cabler​/Packaging Lines

Build Your Future Operating the Machines That Power Modern Cable

Picture the start of your shift in McKinney, TX: you walk the line, bring up to five machines online, and keep production humming. As a Cable Manufacturing Equipment Operator, you’ll keep Armor, Cabler, and Packaging equipment running safely and efficiently while supporting a tight‑knit team.

• Location:
  
  McKinney, TX
• Compensation: $17–$20 per hour + overtime and shift differential
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time

Prysmian Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable. With the 2024 acquisition of Encore Wire in McKinney, we’re growing—and offering stable work, hands‑on training, and long‑term career paths.

• Operate and continuously monitor Armor, Cabler, and Packaging machines.
• Manage up to five machines at most in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Prepare, inspect, and maintain equipment for safe, reliable operation.
• Use hand tools such as calipers, wrenches, sockets, pliers, knives, and tape measures.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Follow OSHA and Prysmian safety standards and report concerns immediately.
• Support production targets and assist teammates and supervisors as needed.

• Manufacturing experience preferred, not required—we train.
• Ability to perform very physically demanding tasks.
• Comfort using standard hand tools.
• Must not be color blind.
• Capacity to multitask and run multiple machines simultaneously.
• High reliability and eagerness to learn.
• Preferred: farming or farm‑hand background for familiarity with labor‑intensive work.
• Preferred: open to 3rd shift and overnight schedules.

• Loud, industrial manufacturing floor 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.

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

• 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

• High school diploma or GED