Machine Operator

We are looking for motivated, reliable team members to join our production operation in McKinney, Texas. In this hands‑on role, you’ll help support the equipment, processes, and people who keep our world‑class manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently.

Starting Pay

$17–$19 per hour

• $2/hr shift differential for night shift

Location: 910 Elm St., McKinney, TX 75069

• Overtime opportunities (1.5x pay)
• Overnight shift differential
• Guided, hands‑on training for every employee
• Stable, full‑time work in a fast‑growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build a long‑term career

The Production Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient, high‑quality output. This role sets up machines according to production specifications, performs routine checks, troubleshoots mechanical issues, and adjusts settings to optimize performance. The operator follows all safety standards, conducts basic preventive maintenance, and works closely with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals.

Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment are essential for success in this position.

The Production Operator is expected to actively follow all plant safety programs to maintain awareness of personal and team risk factors throughout each shift. Regular participation in safety training, audits, and hazard‑prevention activities is essential to support a strong safety culture. This role must consistently use required PPE—ear plugs, high‑visibility clothing, safety‑toed shoes, and safety glasses—and comply with all PPE standards established by the facility.

The operator is responsible for maintaining a clean and hazard‑free work area, performing machine operation tasks in accordance with safety procedures, and following lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements. Immediate reporting of unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment issues is required.

• Solid, stable, and verifiable work history; previous industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established safety procedures.
• Physically able to perform frequent standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, and computer skills required for measuring devices and completing production reporting.
• Ability to understand and follow quality standards, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Basic knowledge of measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, or other inspection equipment (as applicable to the operation).
• Ability to follow standardized processes and maintain consistency while meeting production requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high‑quality products and minimizing scrap and rework.
• Understanding of continuous improvement concepts and willingness to participate in quality improvement or root‑cause activities.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and participate in safety, quality, and production improvement activities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to operate industrial equipment and learn machine functions.
• Willingness to be trained and operate a forklift, hoists, or other material‑handling equipment when required.

• 12‑hour shifts
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

• High school diploma or equivalent required

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Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the…