2nd Shift Manufacturing Associate

Knowles Corporation•Calexico, CA

4d•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 location while meeting quality and production requirements. The role operates on second shift, from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, and is classified as hourly and nonexempt. The stated base pay is $17.50 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential; 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 using hand tools and fixtures; assembling, processing, or packaging capacitors and related components; checking materials and products; recording production information; and following safety, quality, and material-handling procedures. Manufacturing, assembly, or production experience is preferred, while willingness to learn and complete job-specific training is required. Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand designs and manufactures 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.

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.