Manufacturing Operator (1st & 2nd Shift)

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. 
Department
Manufacturing
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Cazenovia, New York
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$17.00 - $19.00 / hour
Reporting To
Production Supervisor

This role's hiring manager:
Brian Brooks

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

  • Ability to follow work instructions documents.
  • Ability to multitask and work independently, without supervision. 
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials. 
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

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
  • Security Clearance Incentive Program
  • Employee Referral Program 
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Alternate work schedules available
  • PTO (10 days) and NYS Sick and Safe Leave
  • Paid Holidays
Exciting Onsite Perks: 
  • Free Starbucks coffee available at our café 
  • Free access to our Fitness Center
  • Free Popcorn and Slushies every Friday
  • Fresh food is available for purchase in the cafeteria store
  • Employee Appreciation Events
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 hourly pay for this role is targeted to be between $17.00 to $19.00. 

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. 

About Knowles Corporation

Knowles is a market leader and global provider of high-performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, serving the medtech, defense, electric vehicle, and industrial markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables us to deliver innovative solutions across multiple applications. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in 11 countries.

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Department
Manufacturing
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Cazenovia, New York
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$17.00 - $19.00 / hour
Reporting To
Production Supervisor

This role's hiring manager:
Brian Brooks
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