About This Role
This assembler role involves performing various wiring tasks within the Electrical Assembly department, focusing on the assembly, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems and components. The position suits a detail-oriented individual who can interpret electrical schematics and blueprints and adhere to safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Use hand tools (e.g., crimpers, strippers, torquing tools, calibrating tools) to perform tasks
- Run and bundle wires according to Powell wiring standards
- Layout, install, drill, and tap devices onto doors and back pans
- Install name plates and space heaters
- Install and terminate CTs
- Operate continuity buzzers
- Terminate and run wire for MCC, SWGR, and harnesses according to wire diagram
- Promote a safety culture and attend all safety meetings
- Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized
- Perform in-process inspections
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred
- Ability to read and understand point-to-point wiring diagrams
- Ability to read and use a tape measure
- Basic command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Safely use a variety of hand/power tools
- Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to follow direction from Senior Assemblers and Lead Assemblers
- Effectively demonstrate 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
- Challenge the status quo; look for better or more efficient ways to get results
- Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes, or product changes
- Believe and display through actions that customers represent current success and remain vital to future growth
- Demonstrate 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
Nice to have:
- Basic computer knowledge
- Knowledge of calibration
- Read and understand spec sheet and master copy drawing
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
- Collaborative work environment
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:30am-3:00pm (four 10-hour shifts)
- Safety sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required
- Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, and all size extension ladders) and scaffolding
- Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air on or using proper lift equipment
- Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs
- Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously
- Continuous standing, walking 50-300-foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting
- Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift
- Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently
- Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force continuously up to 50lbs
- Frequent use of hand tools such as tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time
About the Company
Powell is an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. With over 75 years of history, Powell recruits experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure products are engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications.
