Production Worker

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Powell is hiring a Production Worker at its Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. The employee assists Painters, Machine Operators, Welders, Material Handlers, and a Leadperson, and works under close supervision. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. This safety-sensitive position is performed in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outside activities. The employee must wear required personal protective equipment and respirators when required, and may work on ladders or at heights generally no higher than 20 feet using appropriate lift and fall-protection equipment. The role requires continuous standing and walking, frequent use of the arms, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to use computer software to control equipment or look up company information.
Ability to use basic math, reading, and writing skills to perform job functions.
Basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules, and ISO requirements.
Ability to learn to read mechanical part or assembly drawings.
Ability to read and use a linear tape measure.
Ability to work independently or as part of a small team and perform required tasks with little direct supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to work from ladders and at heights, usually no higher than 20 feet, using proper lift equipment and fall-protection equipment.
Ability to maintain body equilibrium and agility while walking, standing, crouching, or ascending or descending stairs and step ladders.
Ability to bend at the waist and knees and extend arms and hands in any direction.
Ability to stand and walk continuously.
Ability to use the upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above the shoulders, and use both arms at full length frequently.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Load unpainted metal parts onto the Paint Line.
Load copper bars and pipe onto the Bus Insulation Line Conveyor.
Unload painted metal parts from the Paint Line and attach the required part identification label.
Assist with daily and weekly preventative maintenance of Paint Line and Bus Insulation Line equipment and facilities.
Move parts from one manufacturing operation to the next according to the part routing.
Remove finished parts from sheet metal skeletons.
Sort and stack parts by part number and job number combination.
Assemble kits of parts to be welded.
Assist machine operators with various tasks upon request.
Perform labor tasks such as painting, grinding, sanding, or general cleaning as directed by a supervisor or leadperson.
Complete end-of-shift cleanup.
Maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor.