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Production Operator at KEMET Corporation in Simpsonville, SC
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Job Description
KEMET Electronics Corporation
Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we at KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world’s most rapidly expanding industries.
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
KEMET Electronics Corporation is currently seeking a Production Operator for the Tantalum department. As a Production Operator, you will operate machinery using standard procedures, follow all safety requirements, maintain quality through consistent effort, and meet daily throughput goals
Key Responsibilities
Perform tasks according to written work instructions
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
Follows prescribed safety regulations
Maintains records as required
Completes computerized transactions involving bar code scanning and data entry
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent
Must be able to pass a drug test
One year experience in a manufacturing environment required
Must be able to read and comprehend English (verbal and written)
Must be able to work with other team members to achieve a common goal
Must be able to exercise independent judgment at times
Have a basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles preferred
Location & Work Type
Simpsonville, SC – United States
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.
YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.
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