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Electrical Assembler

Powell Industries, Inc.

Houston, TXFull-timeSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Powell Industries, Inc. is hiring an Electrical Assembler. Powell Industries, an engineered‑to‑order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation sector, seeks an Electrical Assembler in Houston to perform duties in power control rooms, including conduit bending, wiring, and equipment installation while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key focus areas include Install electrical devices such as disconnects, lights, panel boards, transformers, battery chargers, lighting contactors, and VFDs, Bend, run, and install EMT and rigid conduit, and Install wireway systems.

Important skills include Air Hand And Power Tools, Basic Mechanical Knowledge, Basic Mathematical Calculations, and Tape Measure Reading. Preferred (not required): Conduit Bending (EMT And Rigid), Cable Tray Installation, Wire Way Installation, and Crimping And Terminating Wires.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Air Hand and Power ToolsBasic Mechanical KnowledgeBasic Mathematical CalculationsTape Measure ReadingConduit Bending (EMT and Rigid)Cable Tray InstallationWire Way InstallationCrimping and Terminating WiresReading Drawings or BlueprintsWorking Knowledge of Electricity and CircuitsNEC Basic Exposure

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1+ Years Manufacturing ExperienceLegal Authorization to Work in United StatesBasic Command of English LanguagePass Written and Hands on Tests

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. The Electrical Assembler will perform various duties on power control rooms including bending, running, installing, and terminating electrical conduit. Four 10s Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-1:00am

Essential Responsibilities

  • Install electrical devices (disconnects, lights, panel boards, transformers, battery chargers, lighting contactors, VFDs, etc.)

  • Bend, run, and install conduit (EMT and Rigid)

  • Install wireway

  • Install cable tray

  • Pull wire and large cable

  • Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires

  • Install wiring by following standard work/process instructions (NEC Manual)

  • Learn and adhere to all safety policies and practices to avoid safety incidents

  • Learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure consistent production

  • Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality

  • Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience

  • Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

  • Knowledge of air, hand, and power tools

  • Basic mechanical knowledge

  • Ability to read a tape measure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to bend conduit on a GB Sidewinder style bender (EMT and Rigid)

  • Experience installing cable tray

  • Experience installing wire way

  • Ability to crimp and terminate wires

  • Ability to read drawings or blueprints

  • Working knowledge of electricity, circuits, and functions of common components (panel boards, transformers, disconnects, terminal blocks, relays, lighting contactors, etc.)

  • Basic exposure to and awareness of NEC

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

  • New hires will run through an 8-week training course and must be able to pass written and hands on tests covering topics listed under Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Training class will be conducted on 1st shift regardless of what shift the individual is employed on.

  • Employee is expected to meet or exceed established productivity run rates within 6 months of date of hire

Working & Environmental Conditions

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally

  • Constantly standing

  • Frequently working from a ladder and climbing up and down ladders.

  • Constantly working overhead

  • Constantly working in cramped quarters

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.

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. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.

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