Production Worker

Powell

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 26,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k savings

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Powell, a manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment, is hiring a Production Worker at its Southeast Houston facility. You will support Painters, Machine Operators, Welders, Material Handlers, and Leadperson in performance of their work. Employee works under close supervision.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-1:00am; OT as needed. Responsibilities include loading parts on lines, labeling, assisting maintenance, moving parts along routing, and keeping areas clean and safe.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to use basic math, reading and writing skills to perform job function.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Load unpainted metal parts onto the Paint Line.
Load copper bars and pipe onto the Bus Insulation Line Conveyor.
Unload painted metal parts and attach the required part identification label.
Assist with daily and weekly preventative maintenance of the Paint Line & Bus Insulation Line equipment.
Move parts from one operation to the next according to routing.
Lift up to 50 lbs. consistently.

Skills

Basic English

Reading

Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

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 2:30pm-1:00am; OT as needed

Essential 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.
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.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

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.

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.nction.

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, and a collaborative work environment.