Assembler

Powell • Houston, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assembler puts together electrical units, switchgear, breaker units, and other Powell products. The role involves building mechanical components according to engineering drawings and customer specifications, performing in-process inspections, and following standard work instructions to ensure product quality. The Assembler also maintains tools and an orderly work area, performs ship-preparation functions, and promotes workplace safety. The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Assembly department.

Requirements

• Preferred minimum education: high school diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma.
• Ability to read a tape measure, including converting between fractions and decimals and between metric and imperial measurements.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow direction from Senior Assemblers and Lead Assemblers.
• Ability to demonstrate on-time delivery and stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
• Self-starter who can take on multiple tasks and is driven to succeed.
• Ability to look for more efficient ways to achieve results and adapt to new ideas, technology, processes, or product changes.
• Integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable approach to completing tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with the team and other departments.
• Ability to learn and follow manufacturing policies and practices, including ISO requirements.
• Ability to work from different types of ladders and at heights, usually up to 20 feet, using proper lift and fall-protection equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including continuous standing and walking, frequent use of upper extremities and hand and power tools, working with arms above the shoulders, bending, and maintaining balance while moving or using stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and respirators when required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic command of English, both written and verbal.
• Prior ability or interest in building or repairing mechanical components.
• Ability to read and understand specification sheets and follow hardware use requirements.
• Basic knowledge of one-line and three-line drawings.
• Safety training certificates.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components for switchgear and/or breaker units according to engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Maintain tools and use them properly.
• Perform in-process inspections, follow standard work instructions, and identify potential risks to product quality.
• Perform ship-preparation functions, including splitting gear.
• Promote a safety culture and attend safety meetings.
• Keep work areas clean and well organized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED