Dicing Operator (Off Shift) Department: Manufacturing Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cazenovia, New York Reporting To: Production Supervisor Compensation: $19.50 - $20.50 / hour Description This is a hands on manufacturing role assigned to of the manufacturing work centers tasked in building the thin film product. Key Responsibilities + Follow and support all safety practices by wearing proper PPE, identification of potential safety risks, and reporting all safety incidents as they occur. + Review and monitor all product, processes, and equipment operation for potential safety risk. + Follow “pre-flight and first article” requirements if required. + Identify product perceived as not having met the specification criteria as noted on the line card or within the work instruction. Initiate communication with a supervisor to have the issue resolved. + Keeps management abreast of process or equipment problems preventing timely product processing. + Identify equipment requiring repair, calibration, and improvement efforts meet or improve equipment performance within process specifications. + Perform process start-up activates. + Perform In-Process inspections for operations performed. Skills Knowledge and Expertise This individual must have the ability to verbally communicate with supervisors and/or fellow employees. + Must be capable of following direction, taking accurate data, reading and following written instruction and asking questions prior to acting when unsure of specific requirements and outcome. + Ability to identify problems, collect data, and follow both written and verbal instructions. + The individual must have good hand and eye coordination to work with small products. + The individual may be required to perform process operations using a microscope for extended periods of time. + The individual may need to stand for extended periods of time to perform process operations. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, chemicals and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. + Individuals that are designated chemical mixers and hazardous waste handlers must participate in additional training that includes emergency procedures, waste disposal, and chemical handling. + 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 + 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 $19.50 to $20.50. 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. 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.