Assembler

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Powell is an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. The Assembler puts together components and parts to create finished products, following engineering drawings, customer specifications, work instructions, and diagrams. The role assembles electrical units, switchgear, breaker units, and other Powell products, and performs quality checks to ensure products meet requirements. The Assembler reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Assembly department and has no supervisory responsibilities.

This is a safety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outside activities. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The role requires use of personal protective equipment and may require respirators, working from ladders, and working at heights usually no higher than 20 feet using proper lift and fall-protection equipment.

Requirements

• 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 stay focused on goals and responsibilities and demonstrate on-time delivery.
• Ability to take on multiple tasks and work effectively with a team and other departments.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes, and product changes.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable performance of job tasks.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous standing and walking, bending, reaching, frequently using upper extremities, and working with both arms above the shoulders and at full length.
• Ability to maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and ascending or descending stairs and step ladders.
• Ability to work from ladders and at heights, usually no higher than 20 feet, using proper lift and fall-protection equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and respirators when required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic written and verbal command of the English language.
• 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 and properly use tools.
• 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.
• Follow direction from Senior Assemblers and Lead Assemblers.
• Learn and adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to ensure compliance with ISO requirements.

What This Job Offers

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