About the position
Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Production Worker at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Employee assists Painters, Machine Operators, Welders, Material Handlers, and Leadperson in performance of their work. Employee works under close supervision. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:15pm-12:45am; OT as needed.
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 properly attach the required part identification label.
- Assist with daily and weekly preventative maintenance of the Paint Line & Bus Insulation Line equipment and facilities.
- Move parts from one manufacturing operation to the next operation according to the part routing.
- Remove finished parts from sheet metal skeletons.
- Sort and stack parts by part number & job number combination.
- Assemble kits of parts to be welded.
- Assist machine operators with various tasks upon request.
- On occasion, be required to perform labor task such as painting, grinding, sanding or general cleaning task as directed by your supervisor or leadperson.
- Lifting of up to 50 lbs. consistently.
- End of shift cleanup is required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma preferred.
- 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 function.
Nice-to-haves
- Must have a 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 part of a small team and perform required tasks with little direct supervision.
- Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor.
