Tool & Die Mechanical Technician

About the role

YAGEO Group/KEMET Electronics is seeking a Tool and Die/Mechanical Technician in Simpsonville, SC. You will be working with an experienced, small team of engineers and technicians to build original equipment designs and troubleshoot existing equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Producing and installing, quality one off parts from drawings, using shop equipment from start to finish.
• Assembly, start-up, troubleshoot, and installation of precision production and testing equipment including aluminum extrusion assembly, automation components, and robotics.
• Manufacture solutions to problems that arise during the assembly process.
• Work with Project Engineers to design, modify or improve existing production equipment.
• Develop a broad understanding of the equipment and technologies used to make Ceramic capacitors.
• Work with external suppliers to evaluate and help design new equipment.
• Occasionally go to production locations for installation, startup and training.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related field or 10 year experience in precision machining/mechanical assembly.
• Read and create Mechanical drawings & BOM's.
• Experience operating all manual Machine Shop equipment. Including semi-automated Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders, and Saws. Some CNC experience is also helpful.
• Communicate with suppliers and plant personnel, both in face-to-face and remote conferencing.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical abilities.
• Experience using Word, Excel, Power Point, & remote networking software such as Teams helpful.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and fabrication is a plus.

Location & Work Type

Simpsonville, SC – United States. Full Time. Travel – 5% domestic and international as required.