Electrical Assembler, Weekend Shift

Powell; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for you and family

401k savings

Annual bonus potential

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Powell is seeking an on-site Electrical Installer in Ohio. You will learn safety policies and manufacturing procedures, install electrical devices, bend conduit, install wireways and cable trays, and pull and terminate wires per NEC standards. Successful trainees advance within the company with growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with basic math and tool skills, and a willingness to pass an 8‑week training course. Excellent English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Ability to read tape measure and follow written instructions.
• Experience with hand and power tools is essential.
• Familiarity with NEC and wiring practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adhere to safety policies to avoid incidents.
• Follow manufacturing policies to ensure consistent production.
• Install electrical devices (disconnects, lights, panels, transformers, VFDs, etc.).
• Install conduit (EMT and rigid) and wireways, cable trays.
• Pull wires and large cables; cut, strip, crimp, terminate wires.
• Read wiring according to NEC standards and standard work instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and meet productivity targets.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equiv. education + experience

Tools

Conduit bending tools

Electrical wiring tools

Reading drawings/blueprints

Job description

Job Description

• Learn and adhere to all safety policies and practices to avoid safety incidents
• Learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure consistent production
• Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality
• Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Constantly standing
• Frequently working from a ladder, and climbing up and down ladders.
• Constantly working overhead
• Constantly working in cramped quarters
• Install electrical devices (disconnects, lights, panel boards, transformers, battery chargers, lighting contactors, VFDs, etc.)
• Bend, run, and install conduit (EMT and Rigid)
• Install wireway
• Install cable tray
• Pull wire and large cable
• Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires
• Install wiring by following standard work/process instructions (NEC Manual)
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Education and Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Required
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of air, hand, and power tools
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Ability to read a tape measure
• New hires will run through an 8 week training course and must be able to pass written and hands on tests covering topics listed under Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Training class will be conducted on 1st shift regardless of what shift the individual is employed on.
• Employee is expected to meet or exceed established productivity run rates within 6 months of date of hire
• Preferred
• Ability to bend conduit on a GB Sidewinder style bender (EMT and Rigid)
• Experience installing cable tray
• Experience installing wire way
• Ability to crimp and terminate wires
• Ability to read drawings or blue prints
• Working knowledge of electricity, circuits, and functions of common components (panel boards, transformers, disconnects, terminal blocks, relays, lighting contactors, etc)
• Basic exposure to and awareness of NEC

About Us

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our \"can do\" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

• Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• 401k savings
• annual bonus potential
• generous paid time off
• professional development opportunities
• company-sponsored wellness programs
• a collaborative work environment

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.