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≈ $57k – $113k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Houston)
Seniority
Senior

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Powell Industries scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Powell Industries is a Houston-based manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical power distribution and control equipment, including ANSI and IEC metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear, circuit breakers, DC switchgear, power rectifiers and integrated electrical houses. Founded in 1947 as a metal-working shop serving Houston petrochemical plants, it serves oil and gas, petrochemical, utility, transit and commercial markets, with plants and service centers in the US, in Canada through Powell Canada, and in the UK. It hires mechanical and electrical assemblers, painters, fabrication machine operators, electrical engineers, field service technicians and supervisors.

As a material Handler you will work either individually, or, as a part of a small team, to produce insulated parts and protective material. You will be required to produce these insulated parts and protective material such that they meet the dimensional specifications of the engineered drawing.

Finally, you will be required to meet any cosmetic or appearance specifications of your completed product. After you complete each project, you may be required to deliver the finished product to your customer and record the delivery through a computer transaction.

Job Requirements

  • Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
  • Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to read a tape measure and ruler (this includes conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fractions).
  • Ability to read and understand engineered drawings (blueprints).
  • Ability to work with small hand tools and grinders.
  • Ability to perform light maintenance on conveyor equipment such as removing bolted components for replacement and tightening loose fasteners.
  • Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Other responsibilities of this position include performing light maintenance on your insulating equipment as well as hand tools. Also, you must maintain the cleanliness of your work area and meet all requirements of the Powell Quality System for this position.

Finally, all employees are required to participate in Powell's ongoing Safety Training.

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