Manufacturing Support Operator - 3rd Shift

YAGEO Jobs•Simpsonville, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, is seeking a person to assist manufacturing functions within the Simpsonville, SC location. This role is crucial for supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring safety, maintaining cleanliness, operating equipment, inspecting quality, and performing basic maintenance. The ideal candidate is passionate about pushing boundaries, committed to technological innovation and excellence, and possesses strong mechanical and quality consciousness.

Requirements

1 year Manufacturing Experience
Good command of the English language in both verbal and written
Strong quality of consciousness and mechanical skills
Good time management skills and self-motivated
Basic computer skills that can use manufacturing operation system to move batch locations and navigate data entry screens
Able to use basic hand tools and measuring equipment, example: microscope, micrometer, PH meter, level gauge, hydrometer, etc.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous material disposal certification (as needed)
Forklift certification through KEMET (as needed)

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