Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Manufacturing Indirect

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Reporting To: Engineering Project Manager

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour

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.

• 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 of trouble in mechanical, electrical and electronic devices, systems and processes.
• Make necessary and/or routine machine adjustments and 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.

• 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.

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…