Assembler II

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Powell is an engineered manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. An Assembler II is responsible for putting together components or parts to create finished products. Four 10s Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm. Position Summary An Assembler II is responsible for putting together components or parts to create finished products. They follow blueprints, work instructions, or diagrams to assemble products using various tools and equipment. Assemblers may work in manufacturing or production environments and may be required to perform quality checks and ensure that products meet specifications. They may also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area and reporting any issues or defects to supervisors. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work as part of a team are important skills for an Assembler. Supervision None

Requirements

• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in assembling medium to large sized metal boxes/enclosures or electrical switchgear
• Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge of operating desktop computer.
• Safely use variety of hand/power tools.
• Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques.
• Read and understand spec sheets and follow proper use of hardware by spec requirements.
• Able to read and understand single and three-line drawings, including symbols
• Able to interpret and execute change orders
• Able to identify part discrepancies and properly write HFDs for corrections
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings and designs
• Ability to follow direction from Senior Assemblers and Lead Assemblers.
• Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
• Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.
• Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.
• Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Basic MES system knowledge, Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components for Switchgear and/or Breaker units according to engineering drawings and customer specifications using master copy, spec sheet, front elevation and WO files
• Perform maintenance and proper use of tools.
• Perform in process inspections; ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Perform all ship prep functions including splitting gear.
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis on engineering changes and correct discrepancies
• Assist a small team of employees to complete a specific task assigned as assigned by lead assembler and/or supervisor
• Perform mechanical adjustments for switchgear
• Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
• Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees