First Shift: Manufacturing Support Operator - Growth & Impact

KEMET Electronics Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KEMET Electronics Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Support Operator for 1st shift in Simpsonville, SC. The role supports production by maintaining clean work areas, setting up equipment, and ensuring materials flow smoothly through the line.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, routine inspections, and adherence to safety and quality standards. A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience and basic tool handling are required; forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Must have a good command of the English language in both verbal and written.
• Strong quality consciousness and mechanical skills are required.
• Possess good time management skills and be self-motivated.
• Basic computer skills to use manufacturing operation systems to move batch locations and navigate data entry screens.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring equipment (microscope, micrometer, PH meter, level gauge, hydrometer, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Self-motivated

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microscope

Micrometer

PH meter

Level gauge

Hydrometer

Forklift certification

Job description

KEMET Electronics Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Support Operator for 1st shift in Simpsonville, SC. The role supports production by maintaining clean work areas, setting up equipment, and ensuring materials flow smoothly through the line.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, routine inspections, and adherence to safety and quality standards. A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience and basic tool handling are required; forklift certification is preferred.