Switchgear Mechanical Assembly Technician

Powell Houston-Canton; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full benefits starting day one

Weekend shift

Job summary

Powell Houston-Canton seeks a Mechanical Assembler focused on switchgear to read drawings, assemble units, and verify parts meet specs before shipping. You will use hand and power tools and follow standard work to ensure quality in a safety-driven environment.

Weekend shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:30pm, with weekly pay and full benefits starting day one. Experience with switchgear is a plus; high school diploma required; MES familiarity is helpful; join a team that values craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient with a tape measure and unit conversions.
• Familiar with MES software and manufacturing processes.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to PPE.
• Basic English communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings to assemble switchgear units.
• Assemble mechanical components per blueprints and written instructions.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical discrepancies on assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area and participate in safety meetings.
• Support additional tasks as production needs arise.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English communication

Safety mindset

Quality awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tape measure

MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Machine tools knowledge

Safety certifications

Job description

Your Weekend, Building PowerPicture this: it’s Friday at 6:00am. You gear up, review a blueprint, and start transforming precision-cut parts into a finished switchgear unit that will help power critical facilities. By Sunday evening, you’ve wrapped up another production milestone with a tight-knit team that values safety, quality, and craftsmanship.Schedule: Weekend Shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:30pmPay & Benefits: Weekly pay and full benefits starting day one.What You’ll DoAs a Mechanical Assembler focused on switchgear, you’ll read and interpret drawings, use hand and power tools to put together mechanical assemblies, and verify everything meets spec before it ships.Build switchgear units in line with blueprints and written instructions.Diagnose and correct mechanical discrepancies on assembled units.Champion a strong safety culture and participate in all safety meetings.Follow standard work to safeguard product quality and raise risks proactively.Maintain an orderly, clean, and hazard-free work area.Pitch in with additional tasks as production needs arise.What Helps You Thrive HereReceptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.Dependable and deadline-focused; delivers on responsibilities.Self-motivated, able to juggle multiple priorities and finish strong.Challenges the status quo to find smarter, faster ways to work.Comfortable adapting to new tools, processes, and product changes.Customer-first mindset in every action and decision.Acts with integrity and sound judgment.Detail-accurate, thorough, and reliable across tasks.Works well within the team and across departments.Learns and follows manufacturing policies and ISO requirements.Basic English communication skills, written and verbal.QualificationsHigh School Diploma (required).0–3 years in a manufacturing/production environment.Experience with switchgear is a plus.Proficient with a tape measure, including fraction–decimal and metric–imperial conversions.General knowledge of machines and tools: use, design, repair, maintenance.Basic familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution System).Safety training certifications are advantageous.Working EnvironmentSafety-sensitive role in a temperature-controlled manufacturing/industrial setting with occasional outdoor work.Use of required PPE (safety shoes, hard hats or bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, harnesses as needed) and respirators when required.Comfort working from various ladder types (step ladders, A-frame, etc.).Occasional elevated work up to 20 feet using proper lifts and fall-protection equipment.Physical DemandsBalance and agility to prevent falls while walking, standing, crouching, or on stairs/ladders.Bending at waist and knees; reaching and extending arms/hands in all directions.Prolonged standing and walking.Frequent use of upper extremities; ability to work with both arms overhead and fully extended.Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Frequent use of hand and power tools.Not eligible for relocation or sponsorship.About PowellFor over 70 years, Powell’s people have been the heart of our success. We bring together talented makers across our organization to engineer, fabricate, and assemble products precisely to customer specifications. Our culture is powered by innovation and a can-do spirit—if we can imagine it, we can do it. Join a company where hard work is recognized, career growth is real, and work-life balance matters.ProficienciesMechanical Assembly SkillsBlueprint ReadingLegal NoticesSuccessful 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.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/DisabilityIf you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.