Production Worker

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Production Worker at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Employee assists Painters, Machine Operators, Welders, Material Handlers, and Leadperson in performance of their work. Employee works under close supervision. Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:30am; For 3rd shift will receive 16% shift pay on top of base pay!

Employee assists Painters, Machine Operators, Welders, Material Handlers, and Leadpersons in performance of their work. Employee works under close supervision.

• 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.

• Assist machine operators with various tasks upon request.

• On occasion, be required to perform labor task such as painting, grinding, sanding or general cleaning task as directed by your supervisor or leadperson. Lifting of up to 50 lbs consistently.

Job 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. End of shift clean up is required.

• 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.