What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrical Assembly position at Powell?
Job Description
An Electrical Assembly Lead is responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining electrical systems and components. They work with various types of wiring, cables, and connectors to ensure proper functioning of electrical equipment and systems. An Electrical Assembly Lead may read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints, and they often work closely with electricians and other technicians to complete projects. They must adhere to safety regulations and follow industry standards to ensure the integrity and reliability of electrical systems.
Essential Job Duties
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
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.
About The Team
LOOKING BACK WITH PRIDE AND FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE
2022 marks Powell Industries’ 75th year of providing custom electrical solutions to a diverse, global network of customers. After all this time, one thing has become abundantly clear: our customers consider us partners in their success. These synergistic relationships have built the reputational value they have come to expect from Powell products, people and processes.
Our performance has always been defined by an unwavering commitment to our core values—customers first, respect for our employees, can-do attitude and the relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. These are the tenets of our success.
OUR PEOPLE, OUR SUCCESS
Powell owes our rich history and expectations for the future to the dedicated men and women who make up our diverse, global workforce. From our metal fabricators and electrical technicians to our deep pool of engineers, project managers and commercial experts, this team’s domain expertise is truly inspiring.
Our legacy as complex problem solvers and forward-thinking business leaders sets us apart from our competition and positions the business to succeed going forward. We embrace difficult projects. We listen to our customers. We continue to learn, while leveraging our expertise. And with all of this, we continue to grow as an organization.
Our employees are gearing up for the future right alongside our customers, many of whom are in the process of reinventing their processes and products in an uncertain environment. Despite this uncertainty, let there be no doubt: Complex electrical distribution will continue to be as essential tomorrow as it is today, and Powell will play a vital role in defining this future.
POSITIONED FOR A NEW TOMORROW
The world is changing, and we are well prepared. Powell employees have never been more eager to win in this environment. Our products and services are best in class. We have all the resources and financial flexibility to thoughtfully and responsibly power forward as the electrical distribution experts for generations to come.
The next 75 years couldn’t be more exciting, won’t you join us?
An Electrical Assembly Lead is responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining electrical systems and components. They work with various types of wiring, cables, and connectors to ensure proper functioning of electrical equipment and systems. An Electrical Assembly Lead may read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints, and they often work closely with electricians and other technicians to complete projects. They must adhere to safety regulations and follow industry standards to ensure the integrity and reliability of electrical systems.
Essential Job Duties
- Train employees; assist in new employee training plans
- Communicate and delegate daily priorities to other employees
- Release jobs to QA
- Write purchase requisitions; order parts of GEXPRO
- Lead/Mentor 6S and continuous improvement projects, including Kaizen events
- Lead Quality Initiatives
- Communicate within department and with other departments to resolve issues and drive timely completion of jobs
- Review bill of materials and drawings for issues
- Assist in interviews and new hire selection
- Identify training needs for the group and help develop appropriate training plan
- Assist in tracking job efficiency and productivity
- Assist in employee evaluation process
- Communicate passdown information
- Lead Safety and Quality meetings
- Support the enforcement of Powell's policies and safety program
- Minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.
- 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of system software (i.e. Oracle, MES, True View) to look up parts and drawings.
- Lift up to 50lbs using proper lifting techniques.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of Engineering Change orders
- Read and understand spec sheets and follow proper use of hardware by spec requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of single and three-line drawings, including symbols
- Ability to identify part discrepancies and properly write HFDs for corrections
- Knowledge of mechanical drawings and designs
- Ability to complete complex engineering changes.
- Effectively demonstrates 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.
- Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results.
- Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes or product changes.
- Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.
- Demonstrates 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.
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.
About The Team
LOOKING BACK WITH PRIDE AND FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE
2022 marks Powell Industries’ 75th year of providing custom electrical solutions to a diverse, global network of customers. After all this time, one thing has become abundantly clear: our customers consider us partners in their success. These synergistic relationships have built the reputational value they have come to expect from Powell products, people and processes.
Our performance has always been defined by an unwavering commitment to our core values—customers first, respect for our employees, can-do attitude and the relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. These are the tenets of our success.
OUR PEOPLE, OUR SUCCESS
Powell owes our rich history and expectations for the future to the dedicated men and women who make up our diverse, global workforce. From our metal fabricators and electrical technicians to our deep pool of engineers, project managers and commercial experts, this team’s domain expertise is truly inspiring.
Our legacy as complex problem solvers and forward-thinking business leaders sets us apart from our competition and positions the business to succeed going forward. We embrace difficult projects. We listen to our customers. We continue to learn, while leveraging our expertise. And with all of this, we continue to grow as an organization.
Our employees are gearing up for the future right alongside our customers, many of whom are in the process of reinventing their processes and products in an uncertain environment. Despite this uncertainty, let there be no doubt: Complex electrical distribution will continue to be as essential tomorrow as it is today, and Powell will play a vital role in defining this future.
POSITIONED FOR A NEW TOMORROW
The world is changing, and we are well prepared. Powell employees have never been more eager to win in this environment. Our products and services are best in class. We have all the resources and financial flexibility to thoughtfully and responsibly power forward as the electrical distribution experts for generations to come.
The next 75 years couldn’t be more exciting, won’t you join us?
