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 Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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 70+ 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!

Powered by Innovation - 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 of 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.

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.