Capacitor Impregnation Technician

Knowles Precision Devices; Liberty (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Precision Devices in Liberty, SC is seeking a Shift B Operator to load and operate ovens, impregnation systems, vacuum tanks, and cleaning liners for oil-filled capacitors, following engineering and manufacturing specs. This role schedules work within 6AM-6:30PM Thu-Fri-Sat and every other Sunday, with 8-hour shifts.

You will read work orders, gather materials, run impregnation cycles, perform leak tests, document results, and help maintain a safe, compliant shop.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can multi-task.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and manufacturing docs.
• Proficiency in high school level math.
• Ability to use measuring tools and handheld tools.
• Routing problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands a work order packet and other related work documentation to determine what processes need to be used.
• Gather the material identified in the work order packet.
• Load capacitors into ovens or liners at the start of the impregnation cycle to dry parts.
• Transfers units into vacuum tanks/liners at specified times for impregnation.
• Transfers units from vacuum tanks/liners and prepares them for leak test.
• Perform acceptance tests on dielectric fluids.
• Promptly complete job folders and other supporting documentation.
• Communicate with manufacturing supervision regarding any non-conformances in shop packets, materials, instructions, or other irregularities.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy working environment by proper use and maintenance of company provided assets.
• Other assignments as requested or as business needs require.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Instruction reading

Math skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Hand-held tools

Job description

Knowles Precision Devices in Liberty, SC is seeking a Shift B Operator to load and operate ovens, impregnation systems, vacuum tanks, and cleaning liners for oil-filled capacitors, following engineering and manufacturing specs. This role schedules work within 6AM-6:30PM Thu-Fri-Sat and every other Sunday, with 8-hour shifts.

You will read work orders, gather materials, run impregnation cycles, perform leak tests, document results, and help maintain a safe, compliant shop.