Assembler II

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries in Houston, TX is seeking an assembler to build and assemble mechanical components for Switchgear and Breaker units in line with engineering drawings and customer specifications. You will use master copies, spec sheets, front elevations, and WO files to ensure correct assembly.

This role requires 2–4 years of experience, the ability to read a tape measure, basic English, and safe use of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–4 years assembling medium to large metal boxes/enclosures or electrical switchgear.
• Able to read a tape measure and convert measurements.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills and safe use of hand/power tools.
• Lift up to 50 lbs with proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components for switchgear or breaker units per engineering drawings and customer specs.
• Perform maintenance and proper use of tools.
• Conduct in-process inspections and follow standard work to ensure product quality.
• Assist in root cause analysis on engineering changes and correct discrepancies.
• Support a small team to complete assigned tasks.
• Promote safety and attend safety meetings, keeping work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Tape measure

Read drawings

Change orders

Part discrepancies

Mechanical drawings

Teamwork

On-time delivery

Self-starter

Adaptability

Integrity

Reading spec sheets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MES system knowledge

Oracle

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components for Switchgear and/or Breaker units according to engineering drawings and customer specifications using master copy, spec sheet, front elevation and WO files
• Perform maintenance and proper use of tools.
• Perform in process inspections; ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Perform all ship prep functions including splitting gear.
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis on engineering changes and correct discrepancies
• Assist a small team of employees to complete a specific task assigned as assigned by lead assembler and/or supervisor
• Perform mechanical adjustments for switchgear
• Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
• Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in assembling medium to large sized metal boxes/enclosures or electrical switchgear
• Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge of operating desktop computer.
• Safely use variety of hand/power tools.
• Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic MES system knowledge, Oracle preferred.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Read and understand spec sheets and follow proper use of hardware by spec requirements.
• Able to read and understand single and three-line drawings, including symbols
• Able to interpret and execute change orders
• Able to identify part discrepancies and properly write HFDs for corrections
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings and designs
• Ability to follow direction from Senior Assemblers and Lead Assemblers.
• Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
• Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.
• Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.
• Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.

Working Conditions

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
• Must be able to work from all type of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, etc.)
• Working at heights usually no higher than 20 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment and Fall Protection Equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction
• Continuous standing and walking
• Able to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
• Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs.
• Frequent use of hand tools and power tools

More Information

• This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.