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    Powell Industries

    Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

    Electrical Assembler

    Houston, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time1+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    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 5:00am-3:30pm

    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.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Powell Industries

    Powell Industries is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of electrical distribution and control equipment.

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