Maintenance Mechanic

Description

Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Starting Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 hour

Troubleshoot, repair & perform set-ups, preventative maintenance on all assembly machines, high-speed automation lines and cell operations

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Assembly production equipment on a daily basis to ensure they are running to optimum performance.
• Perform set-ups, repair and troubleshooting on all Assembly Machines.
• Assist Technicians for preventive maintenance on all Assembly & secondary operation machines.
• Maintain set-up and change over component on all Assembly & secondary operation machines.
• Communicate real time status of Assembly operations with Team Leader throughout the shift.
• Responsible to ensure that proper resins / colorants / additives are being used. (Verification of proper material usage according to the work order / BOMs).
• Maintain machines and associate equipment in optimum condition
• Must be able to locate and eliminate sources fo trouble in mechanical, electrical and electronic devices, systems and processes.
• Make necessary and/ or routine machine adjustments and to repair equipment in an effort to provide continuous production
• Responsible for knowing how to operate all machines and equipment in order to understand their function and repair them
• Responsible for making tooling changes (size) within a reasonable amount of time
• Be RESULTS oriented using visual KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed
• Develop and follow the standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
• 5 years mechanical experience with automation, assembly and packing equipment in manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills for production monitoring (i.e., IQMS, Word, Email, etc.)
• Good troubleshooting skills mechanical, pneumatics and electrical
• Read schematics electrical, mechanical and pneumatics
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on occasion or frequently.

Benefits

What’s in it for you on Day 1:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

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 is 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 targeted to be between $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits 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. 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 log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. About Knowles

Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through extreme reliability, custom engineering, and scalable manufacturing, we enable businesses to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets.

Our 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.