Job Description
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our production team as a manufacturing operator. Manufacturing Operators are responsible for preparing orders for their production line and performing departmental duties while maintaining alignment with Knowles safety and quality practices.
The first shift hours are Monday through Friday; 6:00am to 2:30pm
The pay range for this role is $22.50 - $25 per hour
Sign On Bonus!
$1,000 after completion of first 30 days
Key Responsibilities
- Operators will complete multiple operations while performing as a team to following procedures and focusing on safety and quality.
- Operators will be trained and expected to prep orders for their production line and perform departmental duties
- Operators will be responsible for operating various machinery to bring product to desired quality specification
- Inspect parts and product to verify quality
- Communicate any mechanical or quality issues to the attention of their supervisor and/or Engineering
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active D.O.D. Security Clearance
- Ability to follow work instructions documents.
- Ability to multitask and work independently, without supervision.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Basic English communication skills required, including the ability to understand and critical workplace information. Fluency not required.
Experience with any combination of these skills is preferred but not required to apply:
- Experience in electrical component assembly
- IPC J-STD001 Soldering Trained
- Experience and training with ESD protocols
- Experience with hybrid microelectronics assembly in accordance with MIL-STD-883 criteria
- Experience with wirebond and die attach
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Shift: First Shift
Compensation: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour
Additional Details : 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. 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 * Hourly Overtime opportunities * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays Exciting Onsite Perks: * Free coffee available at our cafeteria * Employee Appreciation Events Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. 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. 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. 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 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.
