Leadperson Assembly

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Powell is an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. The Lead Assembler oversees and coordinates product assembly in a manufacturing setting, ensuring production targets are met and quality standards are maintained. The role includes training and mentoring assemblers, troubleshooting assembly issues, and implementing process improvements. It also collaborates with engineering, quality assurance, and other departments to support efficient assembly operations. The position has no supervisory reports listed.

Requirements

Eight years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of system software such as Oracle, MES, or True View to look up parts and drawings.
Ability to complete complex engineering changes.
Ability to read and understand specification sheets and follow hardware-use requirements specified therein.
Advanced knowledge of single-line and three-line drawings, including symbols.
Ability to identify part discrepancies and write HFDs for corrections.
Knowledge of mechanical drawings and designs.
Ability to demonstrate on-time delivery and stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
Self-starter able to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.
Ability to seek better or more efficient ways to achieve results and adapt to new ideas, technology, processes, or product changes.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical decision-making.
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable performance of job tasks.
Ability to work effectively within a team and with other departments.
Ability to learn and adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to ensure compliance with ISO requirements.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to work from various ladders and at heights, usually up to 20 feet, using proper lift and fall-protection equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of continuous standing and walking, frequent use of upper extremities, working with both arms above the shoulders and at full length, and maintaining balance while moving, standing, crouching, or using stairs and ladders.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools frequently.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and respirators when required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Train employees and assist with new employee training plans.
Communicate and delegate daily priorities to other employees.
Release jobs to QA/QC.
Write purchase requisitions and order parts through GEXPRO.
Lead and mentor 6S and continuous-improvement projects, including Kaizen events.
Lead quality initiatives.
Communicate within the department and with other departments to resolve issues and drive timely job completion.
Review bills of materials and drawings for issues.
Assist with interviews and new-hire selection.
Identify training needs for the group and help develop appropriate training plans.
Assist in tracking job efficiency and productivity.
Assist with the employee evaluation process.
Communicate passdown information.
Lead safety and quality meetings.
Support enforcement of Powell's policies and safety program.
Troubleshoot assembly issues and implement process improvements.