1st Shift Manufacturing Associate

Knowles Corporation • Calexico, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate supports safe, efficient production of high-performance capacitors and electronic components at Knowles Cornell Dubilier’s Calexico, California site while meeting quality and production requirements. The position is onsite and hourly, nonexempt, with a stated base pay of $17.50 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, in accordance with California law.

The associate operates production equipment and tools, assembles, processes, or packages components, verifies materials and traceability, inspects products, records production data, and reports equipment, safety, or quality concerns. The role also involves following safety and handling controls, maintaining an organized work area, completing training, supporting continuous improvement, and performing related duties within training and authorization.

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 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.
• Record production quantities, scrap, inspection results, and downtime accurately 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
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

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