Manufacturing Support Operator

Davita Inc.; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is looking for individuals to assist with production operations in Simpsonville, SC. Responsibilities include equipment operation, safety compliance, and quality management. Ideal candidates will have mechanical skills, quality awareness, and the ability to work well in a team environment. This role provides opportunities to grow and develop within a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong mechanical skills and quality consciousness required.
• Hazardous material disposal certification and forklift certification needed as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of materials in production area.
• Perform minor repairs on production equipment and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Time management

Quality consciousness

Basic computer skills

Tools

Basic hand tools

Microscope

Micrometer

Job description

Description

Job 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow the prescribed safety regulations. Recognize and relay any potential safety hazards to the management and/or safety team. Always use appropriate PPE.


• Keep area properly stocked and maintained with needed materials to support production activity.


• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area, equipment, and overall plant utilizing 5S standards.


• Communicate housekeeping requirements to operators and lead by example.


• Perform machine operations on all equipment in each operation utilizing standard work procedures and meeting productivity targets to support operators, customer demand, and production of samples.


• Responsible for quality of work. Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to a Technician/Engineer/QC member. Help operators detect questionable conditions.


• Record information on pass down logs as required. Help to maintain area documentation.


• Move batches in the manufacturing system as needed to ensure proper location and set up.


• Set-up and changeover of equipment to support production activity.


• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs of production equipment through the guidance of the area technician. This may be accomplished through coordination with other maintenance and design support in KEMET.


• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.


• Strong quality consciousness and mechanical skills are required.


• Possess good time management skills and be self-motivated.


• Basic computer skills. Ability to use manufacturing operating system to move batch locations and navigate data entry screens.


• Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring equipment. EX: microscope, micrometer, PH meter, level gauge, hydrometer, etc.


• Hazardous material disposal certification (as needed).


• Forklift certification through KEMET (as needed).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

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