2nd Shift Manufacturing Associate

Knowles Corporation • Calexico, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Associate supports safe, efficient production of high-performance capacitors and electronic components at Knowles Cornell Dubilier’s onsite Calexico, California facility while meeting quality and production requirements. This is an hourly, nonexempt role with a stated starting base pay of $19.50 per hour. Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable law. 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.

The position involves operating production equipment and hand tools; assembling, processing, or packaging capacitors and related components; verifying materials and maintaining product traceability; inspecting and documenting production; and following safety, quality, and material-handling procedures. The role also involves keeping the work area organized, communicating production and quality concerns during shift handoffs, completing required training, and supporting continuous improvement.

The stated work schedule is second shift, 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, onsite in Calexico, California. The company describes its Cornell Dubilier brand as a designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors for medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Requirements

• 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.
• Willingness to learn and complete job-specific training.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, assembly, or production experience preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed