As a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician II at Knowles, Cornell Dubilier in Liberty, South Carolina, you will perform skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-precision production and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient evening operations serving critical MedTech, Aerospace/Defense, Industrial, and Electrification markets.
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Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on Solaris production equipment including winding machines, presses, coating systems, ovens, and vacuum systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems during 2nd shift operations with minimal supervision.
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.
- Execute and close work orders in the CMMS with accurate documentation of root cause, corrective action, and parts usage.
- Support production changeovers, equipment adjustments, and process stabilization during evening operations.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, and startup of new Solaris manufacturing equipment.
- Participate in root cause analysis and reliability initiatives to reduce repeat failures and improve equipment performance.
- Maintain strict compliance with safety procedures including LOTO, arc flash safety, confined space, and machine guarding.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain 5S standards and organized maintenance work areas.
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3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong troubleshooting capability across motors, drives, sensors, relays, PLC-controlled systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM technical manuals.
- Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, thermal imaging cameras, vibration analyzers, and alignment tools.
- Proficiency using CMMS systems (SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, or similar).
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles including TPM and 5S.
- Strong understanding of industrial safety standards including LOTO and electrical safety.
- Ability to work independently during 2nd shift operations.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to work overtime and extended hours as production demands require.
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Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation
- Flexible PTO
- Paid holidays
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k):
- Basic Life Insurance
- Onsite Physician
- Employee Referral Program
Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.
We are 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 $28 - $32 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 us, 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit 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 third party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, third 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 career's 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.
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.
