Senior Assembler Lead – Switchgear & Breaker Assembly

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries in Houston seeks a Senior Assembler to oversee the assembly of Switchgear and Breaker units, ensuring builds meet drawings, specs, and deadlines.

You will mentor junior assemblers, perform in-process inspections, and participate in root‑cause analyses to prevent rework while promoting a safe work environment.

The role requires reading drawings, using tape measures, and lifting up to 50 lbs in a manufacturing setting with ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a tape measure and convert measurements (fraction to decimal, decimal to fraction, metric to imperial).
• Basic English language proficiency, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical components per drawings/specs for switchgear/breaker units.
• Maintain and use tools properly.
• Perform in-process inspections following work instructions and flag quality risks.
• Lead team members on ship prep and assist in training employees.
• Perform root cause analysis on engineering changes and correct discrepancies.

Skills

Tape measure reading

English language

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Oracle

MES

True View

Job description

Powell Industries in Houston seeks a Senior Assembler to oversee the assembly of Switchgear and Breaker units, ensuring builds meet drawings, specs, and deadlines.

You will mentor junior assemblers, perform in-process inspections, and participate in root‑cause analyses to prevent rework while promoting a safe work environment.

The role requires reading drawings, using tape measures, and lifting up to 50 lbs in a manufacturing setting with ISO compliance.