Production Worker - Powell Industries : Job Details

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-Thursday 4:00am-2:30pm OT as neededEssential 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.* 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.* End of shift cleanup is required.Minimum Qualifications* 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.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.Working 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 InformationThis job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.