Production Worker

About the role

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Production Worker at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility.

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.
• Absorb various tasks upon request.
• On occasion, be required to perform labor tasks such as painting, grinding, sanding or general cleaning task as directed by your supervisor or leadperson.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. consistently.
• End of shift cleanup is required.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders.
• Bend the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extend 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.

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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO Protected Veterans/Disability

Contact Information

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685.