Mechanical Assembler

Build the power behind modern infrastructureShifts availableWeekday Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pmWeekend Shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:00am–6:30pmCompensation & benefits: Weekly pay and full benefits starting day one.A day in the lifeYou clock in, review the day’s build sheet, and lay out parts for a new switchgear unit. With blueprint in hand, you assemble precisely, torque-checking fasteners and verifying fits. A minor discrepancy? You diagnose it, make the repair, and document the fix. Throughout the shift you keep your station neat, follow standard work, and flag any potential risks to product quality or safety. Before handoff, you complete final checks so the unit meets specifications and is ready for test. Safety meetings, collaborating with teammates, and continuous improvement ideas are all part of your routine.What you’ll doAssemble switchgear units per blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.Troubleshoot and repair identified discrepancies on switchgear assemblies.Champion a strong safety culture and participate in all safety meetings.Follow standard work to protect quality; escalate risks to product integrity.Maintain a clean, organized workspace.Contribute to other related tasks as needed.How you workOpen to coaching and receptive to feedback.Dependable, punctual, and focused on meeting commitments.Self-directed with the drive to juggle multiple priorities successfully.Continuous-improvement mindset—always seeking better ways to get results.Adaptable to new ideas, technology, processes, and product changes.Customer-centric actions and decisions.High integrity and sound, ethical judgment.Detail-oriented, accurate, and reliable in completing tasks.Collaborative across teams and departments.Committed to following manufacturing policies and ISO-compliant practices.Your backgroundHigh School Diploma (required).0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience with switchgear is a plus.Comfortable reading a tape measure, including fractiondecimal and metricimperial conversions.Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.Basic working knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution System).Safety training certificates are an asset.Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.Work environmentSafety-sensitive role in a temperature-controlled manufacturing/industrial setting with occasional outdoor tasks.PPE required: safety shoes, hard hats or bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as needed; respirators when required.Comfortable working from step ladders and A-frame ladders.Work at heights up to approximately 20 feet using proper lift and fall protection equipment.Physical demandsMaintain balance and agility when walking, standing, crouching, and using stairs or step ladders.Bend at the waist and knees; reach and extend arms/hands in any direction.Stand and walk for prolonged periods.Frequently use upper extremities, including overhead work and full arm extension.Lift up to 50 lbs.Frequent use of hand and power tools.Not eligible for relocation or sponsorship.About PowellFor 70+ years, our people have powered our success. As a manufacturer, we hire skilled professionals so every product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to our customers’ specifications. Powered by Innovation, we live a "+can do+" mindset—if we can imagine it, we can do it. Join our story, grow your career, and keep work-life balance intact. Advancement and promotion opportunities are real here.Compliance and accessibilitySuccessful 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/DisabilityIf you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.ProficiencyMechanical Assembly SkillsBlueprint Reading #J-18808-Ljbffr