Industrial Maintenance Technician

Knowles Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Presc rip

Prescription Drug Plans

Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with/em

Job summary

Knowles Corp. (Cornell Dubilier) seeks a Maintenance Technician for the Solaris Project to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and facility systems in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

You will lead preventive and corrective maintenance, document work orders in CMMS, support process engineers, and participate in TPM and continuous improvement initiatives while complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience at Technician II or III level in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with drives, sensors, relays.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools: multimeters, thermal cameras, vibration analyzers.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix or equivalent).
• Familiarity with TPM, 5S, lean maintenance and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery and utilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures using diagnostic tools.
• Document maintenance work orders and parts usage in the CMMS with accurate records.
• Install, align, calibrate, and commission machinery per OEM specs and safety standards.
• Support process engineers and production teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Maintain spare parts inventory coordination with Maintenance Planner.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards including LOTO and PPE use.
• Engage in TPM and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Read and apply schematics and OEM documentation during troubleshooting.
• Provide shift coverage, respond to emergencies, and work overtime when required.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

CMMS proficiency

Diagnostic tools

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Fiix

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician for the Solaris Project at Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier, you will perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and facility systems to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operations in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, facility utilities, and supporting systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures using advanced diagnostic tools and technical expertise.
• Complete and document maintenance work orders in the CMMS, ensuring accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and downtime.
• Install, align, calibrate, and commission machinery and equipment following OEM specifications and safety standards.
• Support process engineers and production teams in resolving equipment issues and improving equipment performance.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory and identifying critical spare needs in coordination with the Maintenance Planner.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, including LOTO, arc flash safety, confined space procedures, and PPE use.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives (RCA, 5-Why, TPM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read, understand, and apply mechanical/electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals during troubleshooting and repair.
• Provide shift coverage, respond to emergency maintenance calls, and support production needs during off-hours or overtime when required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Industrial maintenance experience at a Technician II or III level, preferably in a manufacturing or high-precision environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with motors, drives, sensors, relays, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, thermal cameras, vibration analyzers, and alignment tools.
• Experience working with CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with capacitor manufacturing equipment such as winding machines, ovens, presses, coating systems, and vacuum systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of TPM, 5S, lean principles, and reliability-focused maintenance best practices.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, including LOTO, hazard communication, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and OEM technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, and overtime to support production demands.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexible 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 starting base pay for this role is$30.00 to $40.00per 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.

About Knowles

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.

Knowles 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.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS DAY 1

• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with employer matching
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, STD and LTD
• FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) on site two days per week
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

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.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

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 login credentials to submit candidates to our career portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, 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.

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