Electrical Assembler

Responsibilities

• 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
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Constantly stand during work
• Frequently work from a ladder, and climb up and down ladders
• Constantly work overhead and 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 and cable tray
• Pull wire and large cable
• Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires
• Install wiring by following standard work/process instructions (NEC Manual)
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience
• Basic command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of air, hand, and power tools
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Ability to read a tape measure

Skills

• Ability to bend conduit on a GB Sidewinder style bender (EMT and Rigid) (preferred)
• Experience installing cable tray (preferred)
• Experience installing wireway (preferred)
• Ability to crimp and terminate wires (preferred)
• Ability to read drawings or blueprints (preferred)
• Working knowledge of electricity, circuits, and functions of common components (panel boards, transformers, disconnects, terminal blocks, relays, lighting contactors, etc.) (preferred)
• Basic exposure to and awareness of NEC (preferred)

Training

New hires will complete an 8-week training course and must pass written and hands-on tests covering topics listed under Responsibilities. Training is conducted on 1st shift regardless of the employee's assigned shift. Employees are expected to meet or exceed established productivity run rates within 6 months of hire.

About Us

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. 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 is founded in our "can do" attitude—if we can imagine it, we can do it. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• 401k savings plan
• Annual bonus potential
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-sponsored wellness programs
• Collaborative work environment