1st Shift Manufacturing Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Prescription Drug Plans

401k

Life Insurance

Employee Referral

Job summary

Knowles Cornell Dubilier in Calexico, CA is hiring a 1st shift Manufacturing Operator to support safe, efficient production of capacitors and electronic components. This hourly, nonexempt role offers overtime per law and a path to skill development.

You will operate production equipment, assemble, inspect, record data, and maintain quality; follow safety protocols and participate in continuous improvement. Two 10-minute paid breaks and a 30-minute duty-free meal period are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Basic math, counting, and measuring skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate or learn production equipment, hand tools, and inspection devices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; report safety, quality, or equipment concerns.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned production equipment, hand tools, and fixtures according to instructions.
• Assemble, process, or package capacitors and related components to specifications.
• Verify materials, part numbers, and lot identification before production; maintain traceability.
• Inspect products using visual checks and measurements; report nonconforming material.
• Record production quantities, scrap, inspection results, and downtime accurately.
• Monitor equipment performance; report unsafe conditions or deviations; make authorized adjustments.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE; observe material handling and ESD controls.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area; communicate status during shift handoffs.
• Complete required training and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Work instructions adherence

Basic math and measuring

Equipment operation

Safety and reporting

Teamwork and communication

Seat/stand work and manual handling

Job description

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.
• 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.

About Knowles

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.

Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries.

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