What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician, Weekend Shift position at Powell?
Job Description
Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear. We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Maintenance Technician will perform routine and preventative maintenance and repair manufacturing and fabrication equipment, including CNC Laser Cutting and CNC Turret Punch Press equipment, Robotic Welding equipment, Automated Material Handling equipment, and Automated Powder Coat Painting equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
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.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/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?
Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear. We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Maintenance Technician will perform routine and preventative maintenance and repair manufacturing and fabrication equipment, including CNC Laser Cutting and CNC Turret Punch Press equipment, Robotic Welding equipment, Automated Material Handling equipment, and Automated Powder Coat Painting equipment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Reading assembly drawings, schematics, and equipment layouts.
- Maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical circuits. (occasional)
- Maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing control devices.
- Maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing hydraulic equipment, circuits and components.
- Maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing pneumatic systems.
- Must be able to look up parts from equipment drawings, schematics and parts lists.
- Must be able to understand our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and be able to conform to our work order procedures.
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Requires working with a wide variety of other job groups and involves working around traffic, heights, electricity, hydraulics, and heavy equipment including moving parts.
- Assisting crew members and work in team environment.
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma; associate degree in electrical technology preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of in a maintenance role
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
- Must be able to efficiently and effectively use a computer, CMMS and related software related to record-keeping and machine troubleshooting/maintenance.
- Strong mathematical ability is essential.
- Must be self-driven and able to drive organizational change
- Must work well in a team environment
- Must be willing to learn and perform with minimal direction
- Must have mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Must have basic computer skills: Microsoft Suite
- Must be fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have manual dexterity.
- Ability of strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair low voltage (12 v DC) – high voltage (480 v AC 3 Phase) electrical systems.
- Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
- Ability to work long hours and weekends.
- Ability to operate hand and power tools, industrial machines, digital cameras, phones, scanners, tools, and controls in a safe manner.
- Ability to work and concentrate in a noisy environment.
- 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.)
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, hand-eye coordination.
- Working at heights usually no higher than 20 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment and Fall Protection Equipment.
- 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 tool
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
- Not eligible for relocation or sponsorship.
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.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/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?
