1st Shift Manufacturing Operator: Growth, Training, PTO

Knowles-Corporation; 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 a 1st Shift Manufacturing Operator to support the production of high-performance capacitors. You will operate equipment, assemble components, verify materials, and ensure traceability while maintaining quality and safety.

The role emphasizes following work instructions, accurate recordkeeping and teamwork. Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn are essential for success in our fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment, hand tools and fixtures per work instructions.
• Assemble, process or package capacitors and related components to spec.
• Verify materials, part numbers and lot IDs before production; maintain traceability.
• Inspect products with approved visual checks and measurement methods; report nonconforming material.
• Record production quantities, scrap, inspection results and downtime.
• Monitor equipment; report unsafe conditions or deviations and make authorized adjustments.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE; observe material handling and ESD controls.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and communicate status during handoffs.
• Complete required training; support continuous improvement and related duties.

Skills

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Operate equipment/tools

Teamwork & communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Knowles-Cornell Dubilier in Calexico, CA is hiring a 1st Shift Manufacturing Operator to support the production of high-performance capacitors. You will operate equipment, assemble components, verify materials, and ensure traceability while maintaining quality and safety.

The role emphasizes following work instructions, accurate recordkeeping and teamwork. Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn are essential for success in our fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.