Manufacturing Support Operator - 3rd Shift

Manufacturing Support Operator - 3rd Shift

KEMET Electronics Corporation

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

Are you passionate about pushing boundaries of what's possible? We are committed to technological innovation and excellence in everything we do. KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, is seeking a person to assist manufacturing functions within the Simpsonville, SC location.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations, report hazards, and use appropriate PPE
• Maintain work areas and equipment cleanliness using 5S standards while ensuring materials are stocked to support production
• Communicate housekeeping requirements to operators and lead by example to uphold plant standards
• Operate all production equipment per standard procedures, meeting productivity and quality targets
• Inspect materials and work quality, reporting defects or questionable conditions to the appropriate personnel
• Record required information in pass down logs and maintain necessary documentation for production activities
• Set up and change over equipment as needed, moving batches in the manufacturing system to proper locations
• Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance with guidance from technician
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 1 year Manufacturing Experience
• Must have a good command of the English language in both verbal and written
• Strong quality of consciousness and mechanical skills are required
• Possess good time management skills and be self-motivated
• Basic computer skills that can use manufacturing operation system to move batch locations and navigate data entry screens
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring equipment, example: microscope, micrometer, PH meter, level gauge, hydrometer, etc.
• Hazardous material disposal certification (as needed)
• Forklift certification through KEMET (as needed)

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC - United States
• Full Time
• Hourly

What we Offer

• Collabortative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work-life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group

We don't build the final product. We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensorsour components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward. Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems. They move faster, last longer, reach fartherwith a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brandsincluding YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and moreinto one cohesive force for innovation.

40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors. #3 in MLCCs & inductors We don't just participate in the futurewe enable it.

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations. Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.

Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there's no ceiling for where you can go.

Built-in purpose: You're not just part of the processyou're part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.