Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Production Worker at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Employee assists Painters, Machine Operators, Welders, Material Handlers, and Leadperson in performance of their work. Employee works under close supervision. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:00am-2:30pm; OT as needed Essential Responsibilities • Load unpainted metal parts onto the Paint Line. • Load copper bars and pipe onto the Bus Insulation Line Conveyor. • Unload painted metal parts from the Paint Line and properly attach the required part identification label. • Assist with daily and weekly preventative maintenance of the Paint Line & Bus Insulation Line equipment and facilities. • Move parts from one manufacturing operation to the next operation according to the part routing. • Remove finished parts from sheet metal skeletons. • Sort and stack parts by part number & job number combination. • Assemble kits of parts to be welded. • Assist machine operators with various tasks upon request. • On occasion, be required to perform labor task such as painting, grinding, sanding or general cleaning task as directed by your supervisor or leadperson. • Lifting of up to 50 lbs. consistently. • End of shift cleanup is required. Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma preferred. • Ability to use computer software to control equipment or look-up company information. • Ability to use basic math, reading and writing skills to perform job function. Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements • Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal. • Ability to follow company operating procedures, safety rules and ISO requirements. • Ability to learn to read mechanical part or assembly drawings. • Ability to read and use a linear tape measure. • Ability to work independently or part of a small team and perform required tasks with little direct supervision. • Ability to maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the floor. Working Conditions • 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.) • Working at heights usually no higher than 20 feet in the air on an elevated structure using proper lift equipment and Fall Protection Equipment. Physical Requirements • 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..