Facilities Technician - 2nd Shift

KEMET Electronics Corporation  

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

The Facilities Maintenance Technician in the Tantalum department will support production by providing electrical, mechanical, and environmental expertise to the Facilities Maintenance team. This is a second shift position. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of building facilities equipment, including HVAC, boilers, chillers, air compressors, fans, cooling towers, dust collectors, and carbon absorption unit 

• Troubleshoot 120–480-volt circuits 

• Install lighting fixtures, switches, and conduit for new and existing equipment 

• Complete environmental and equipment rounds and log data into wastewater treatment logbook 

• Monitor, take readings, log data, make corrections, if necessary, on various environmental equipment including but not limited to the scrubber, caustic tanks, and sumps 

• Handle drum waste and methanol totes, including labelling, preparing for shipment, and receiving chemicals 

• Ensure chemical storage pad and hazardous waste areas are clean and organized 

• Install new and/or relocate the existing equipment  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma 

• 3-5 years of maintenance and/or electro-mechanical experience is preferred 

• Ability to do installations of various equipment 

• Know how to read electrical schematics 

• Working knowledge of motor starters and controls 

• Experience with variable frequency drives 

• “C” or “D” wastewater treatment license certifications preferred 

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC – United States 

• Full Time 
• 2nd Shift

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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