Assembler

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

20d • 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, including electrical units, switchgear, and other Powell products. The role follows engineering drawings, customer specifications, standard work instructions, and other process documentation, and includes quality checks, reporting potential product-quality risks, maintaining tools, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The position 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 work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The employee must use required personal protective equipment and respirators when required, work from ladders, and work at heights usually no higher than 20 feet using lift and fall-protection equipment. Physical demands include continuous standing and walking, frequent use of hand and power tools, reaching and working with both arms above shoulder level, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measure, including converting between fractions and decimals and between metric and imperial units.
• Basic knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work from ladders and at heights, usually no higher than 20 feet, using appropriate lift and fall-protection equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous standing and walking; bending; maintaining balance and agility; and frequent use of the upper extremities, including working with both arms above shoulder level.
• Ability to follow directions, stay focused on goals and responsibilities, and work effectively with a team and other departments.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes, or product changes.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable approach to completing job tasks.
• Integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.
• 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 and properly use tools.
• Perform in-process inspections and ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying potential product-quality risks.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED