Job Description

Essential Responsibilities
•    Train employees; assist in new employee training plans
•    Communicate and delegate daily priorities to other employees
•    Release jobs to QA/QC
•    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.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
•    Ability to complete complex engineering changes.
•    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
•    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.

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.
•       Frequent use of hand tools and power tools

More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.