1st Shift Manufacturing Operator – Electronics

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

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.