Second Shift Termination Operator

Job Overview:

Follows Knowles travelers, work instructions, and procedures to apply termination to capacitors. Ensures quality standards are met while operating equipment and accurately recording production data in company systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read travelers and Knowles procedures to select the proper termination for required parts.
• Program the Chip Star machine with the appropriate dimensions and termination type.
• Place racks of parts into the hand termination process and follow approved procedures to apply termination.
• Remove plates with pieces and dry them in the oven according to established processes.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality and production requirements.
• Accurately enter production, quality, and process information into company computer systems and manufacturing databases.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, travelers, lot paperwork, and company procedures. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to learn and understand moderately complex manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and basic equipment maintenance tasks.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to accurately enter, retrieve, and maintain information in company systems.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality standards, and ability to work effectively in a production environment.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance, adhere to established work schedules, and comply with company timekeeping and attendance policies.
• Must be flexible and willing to be cross-trained in other departments, processes, and job functions as required to support business and operational needs.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime as needed to meet production schedules and business requirements.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, communicate, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The position may require occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, and upper body movement.
• The employee may be required to frequently lift and carry lightweight materials and occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to safely operate hand tools, power tools, testing instruments, and related equipment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None