Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicDepartment: ManufacturingEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: New Bedford, Massachusetts Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 / hourDescriptionTroubleshoot, repair & perform set-ups, preventative maintenance on all assembly machines, high-speed automation lines and cell operations.Key Responsibilities

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 / BOM’s).

Maintain machines and associate equipment in optimum condition

Must be able to locate and eliminate sources fo trouble in mechanical, electrical and electronic devices, systems and processes.

Make necessary and/ or routine machine adjustments and to 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 KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)

Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed

Develop and follow the standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime

Perform regular inspections

Maintain building and property as needed

Maintain HVAXC equipment

Maintain and repair dry fire sprinkler system

Performs other duties as assigned by immediate management.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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.

Physically capable of performing all maintenance tasks

Ability to climb and work on ladders, staging and operative lifts

Must be able to handle high stress levels and dead

BenefitsBenefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and growth

A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

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 targeted to be between $2.00 - $25.00 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 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.CDE 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 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