Production Operator 1st shift

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 19,639 - 27,970; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation in Fountain Inn, SC seeks a Machine Operator to operate and tend to machines, ensuring proper workflow and quality. Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, temperature checks, and maintaining the kiln area.

The position operates Monday-Friday from 7am to 3pm, with an initial pay rate of $17.28 per hour. A high school diploma or equivalent and experience in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Available to work night shift.
• Available to move between workstations.

Responsibilities

• Start and operate machines per procedural guidelines.
• Load and unload saggars with raw materials.
• Perform temperature checks as required.
• Notify supervisors of equipment malfunctions.
• Keep kiln area clean and orderly.

Skills

Data entry skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Basic arithmetic

Reading technical reports

Team-oriented mindset

Education

High School diploma or AS Degree

Job description

Primary Function

Starts, operates, tends, stops, and cleans machines. To load and unload saggars on ceramic kiln bed based on schedule, prepare paperwork, and sign‑off on operations. Operate the kiln per procedure to ensure product flow and quality. You would usually work as part of a team under the supervision of a shift leader.

The position is Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm. Initial pay rate $17.28 per hour.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform all load and unload operations according to procedures.
• Loads saggars with raw material on ceramic kilns according to procedures.
• Make temperature checks as required.
• Change ceramic kilns temperatures per schedule to run different material according to specifications.
• Unloads fired product from saggars and identifies by lot number.
• Notifies supervision/engineers of equipment malfunctions.
• Keep the kiln area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Process products per the production planning.
• Notify a supervision or engineer of out of specification conditions or any non-conformity relating to the product.
• Move completed product to its designated areas.

Skills

• Able to perform simple data entry and use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Able to read and understand technical reports, process specifications, and office correspondence.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma, AS Degree or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Available to work night shift.
• Available to move between workstations.