Manufacturing Electrician

About the role

Prysmian is looking for a driven, safety-focused Industrial Electrician 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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
• 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

Additionally, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing heavy industrial equipment, replacing shafts, bearings, gearboxes, drive chains, belts, and rollers, and performing basic welding on steel (aluminum welding is a plus).

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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: 10–50 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