Fabrication Lead 3Rd Shift

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are hiring a Fabrication Leadperson for our Southeast Houston facility. Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:30am; For 3rd shift will receive 16% shift pay on top of base pay.

A Leadperson Fab Operations is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of a fabrication department within a manufacturing facility. They supervise a team of fabricators, ensuring that production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed. They may also assist in training new employees, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing process improvements to optimize productivity and efficiency. Strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills are essential for success in this role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Train employees; assist in new employee training plans

• Communicate and delegate daily priorities to other employees

• Release jobs to QA/QC

• Lead Quality Initiatives

• Communicate within department and with other departments to resolve issues and drive timely completion of jobs

• Review bill of materials and drawings for issues

• Assist in interviews and new hire selection

• Identify training needs for the group and help develop appropriate training plan

• Assist in tracking job efficiency and productivity

• Assist in employee evaluation process

• Communicate passdown information

• Lead Safety and Quality meetings

• Support the enforcement of Powell's policies and safety program

• Create work orders and write HFDs.

• Troubleshoot machine problems and make recommendations when necessary.

• Communicate within department and with other departments to resolve issues and drive timely completion of jobs

• Coordinate inventory cycle counts

• Forecasting for Raw and External Vendor Related Materials (as needed)

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.

• 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of system software (i.e. Oracle, MES, True View) to look up parts and drawings.

• Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Powder Paint experience preferred

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of Engineering Change orders

• Read and understand spec sheets and follow proper use of hardware by spec requirements.

• Ability to identify part discrepancies and properly write HFDs for corrections

• Knowledge of mechanical drawings and designs

• Ability to complete complex engineering changes.

• Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.

• Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.

• Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.

• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.

• Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.

• Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.

• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.

• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.

• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.

Working & Environmental 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.

• Frequent use of hand tools and power tools

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.