Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Employment Type: Full Time;
Workplace: Onsite;
Reporting To: Engineering Project Manager;
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm;
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

• 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 to provide continuous production.
• Responsible for knowing how to operate all machines and equipment 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate management.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.