Lead Assembly Technician - Electrical Equipment

Powell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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 an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. The Lead Assembler oversees and coordinates the assembly process, supervises a team of assemblers, and ensures production targets and quality standards are met.

The role supports training, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement, with a 4-10 schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am, and strong collaboration with engineering and QA teams to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Oracle, MES, True View to look up parts and drawings.
• Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Safety

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

MES

True View

Job description

Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. The Lead Assembler oversees and coordinates the assembly process, supervises a team of assemblers, and ensures production targets and quality standards are met.

The role supports training, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement, with a 4-10 schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am, and strong collaboration with engineering and QA teams to ensure efficient operations.