1st Shift Manufacturing Associate

Knowles Precision Devices; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Prescription Drug Plans

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Basic Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Knowles Cornell Dubilier in Calexico, CA is hiring for a 1st Shift Manufacturing Associate to support high‑performance capacitors production. The role requires following work instructions, maintaining quality, and performing assembly, inspection and data recording with accurate traceability.

The position is onsite, hourly, nonexempt, with a base pay of $17.50 per hour and overtime per law. Benefits and a routine shift schedule support a stable manufacturing career.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow work instructions, safety procedures and quality requirements.
• Proficiency in basic math, counting and measurement with good recordkeeping.
• Ability to operate or learn production tools, fixtures and data systems.
• Good teamwork and clear communication across shifts.
• Onsite schedule and ability to perform seated/standing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment, hand tools and fixtures per work instructions.
• Assemble, process or package capacitors and related components to specs.
• Verify materials, part numbers and lot IDs; maintain traceability.
• Inspect products with visual checks and measurements; report nonconforming material.
• Record production quantities, scrap and downtime in systems.
• Monitor equipment; report safety issues and deviations; adjust only when authorized.
• Follow safety and electrostatic discharge controls; maintain clean work area.
• Communicate status and quality concerns during shift handoffs.
• Complete required training and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety procedures

Quality requirements

Math skills

Measuring

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Inspection devices

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Physical dexterity

Manufacturing experience

Will to learn

Job description

KNOWLES CORNELL DUBILIER

1st Shift Manufacturing Associate

Location: Calexico, CA | Onsite

Work Hours: 1st Shift |

Classification: Hourly, nonexempt | Overtime paid in accordance with applicable law

Hourly Pay Range: $17.50

The schedule includes a duty-free meal period of at least 30 minutes and two paid 10-minute rest periods, provided in accordance with California law.

Overview

The 1st Shift Manufacturing Operator supports the safe, efficient production of high-performance capacitors and electronic components at Knowles Cornell Dubilier's Calexico, California site while meeting quality and production requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate assigned production equipment, hand tools, and fixtures according to approved work instructions and training.
• Assemble, process, or package capacitors and related components to established specifications and production requirements.
• Verify materials, part numbers, and lot identification before production, and maintain required product traceability.
• Inspect products using approved visual checks and measurement methods; identify, segregate, and report nonconforming material.
• Accurately record production quantities, scrap, inspection results, and downtime in required paper or electronic systems.
• Monitor equipment performance, report unsafe conditions or process deviations, and make only authorized adjustments.
• Follow safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment and observe applicable material-handling and electrostatic discharge controls.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and communicate production status and quality concerns during shift handoffs.
• Complete required training, support continuous improvement, and perform related manufacturing duties within training and authorization.

Skills, Knowledge, And Expertise

• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Basic math, counting, and measuring skills, with attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to use or learn assigned equipment, hand tools, inspection devices, and production data systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, including prompt reporting of safety, quality, or equipment concerns.
• Ability to work the stated onsite second-shift schedule, subject to reasonable accommodation and legally protected leave.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks involving seated or standing work, repetitive hand movements, and material handling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Manufacturing, assembly, or production experience preferred; willingness to learn and complete job-specific training required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k):
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The base pay for this role is $17.50 per hour

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies

The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.