Production Technician - Multiple Shift

YAGEO Jobs; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits

Global impact

Job summary

KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, in Simpsonville, SC, is seeking a Production Technician to provide mechanical and electromechanical support for production equipment, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and upgrades. This role interfaces with engineering, quality, and production teams.

You will work with PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, read schematics, and ensure daily production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Two or four year degree in a Mechanical/Electrical field or applicable experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in a production environment.
• Programming skills and line start up experience are a plus.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) and ability to read schematics.
• Identify defects and correct as needed; able to remain standing for periods.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate specialized manufacturing equipment for high reliability products.
• Ensure daily production requirements are met and supervise others as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and collaborate with engineers to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical skills; PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/Electrical degree

Tools

PLC experience

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

We’re seeking a Production Technician in Simpsonville, SC. The Production Technician will provide mechanical and electromechanical support for production equipment to include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment modifications and upgrades. This position interfaces in a team environment including engineering, quality, and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup and operation of specialized manufacturing equipment used for high reliability products
• Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Excellent teamwork skills which include demonstrating a positive attitude, good work ethic, and sense of urgency in completing tasks/projects (driven).
• Strong mechanical & electrical skills – ability to demonstrate.
• PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience.
• Directing the activities of other employees and ensuring that all daily production requirements are met
• Trouble shooting equipment problems, interfacing with other shifts, and working with engineers to solve manufacturing issues

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) or Four (4) year degree in a Mechanical/Electrical field or have applicable experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience in production environment required
• Programming skills and line start up experience are a plus
• Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrate the ability to read equipment schematics
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the defects, abnormalities and to correct when necessary
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated/standing) for extended periods

Location & Work Type

• Full Time

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.

What We Offer

• Collaborative 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 sensors-our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.
Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.
They move faster, last longer, reach farther-with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more-into 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 future-we 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 process- you're part of the progress.

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