Maintenance Mechanic

We are proud to announce that we have NEW WAGES!

We are currently looking for Maintenance Mechanic - Equipment Support personnel on 2nd and 3rd shifts for our Fountain Inn, SC location, we offer Full-Time positions with Competitive Pay and Benefits to include 3 weeks of vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, generous 401k with employer match and Tuition Assistance.

• 2nd shift offers $1.00/hr shift premium
• 3rd shift offers $1.50/hr shift premium

KYOCERA AVX is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components, including; capacitors, inductors, filters, resistors, couplers, diodes, and circuit protection devices, as well as a broad range of innovative sensor, control, interconnect and antenna solutions. We have successfully served the automotive, industrial, medical, military, consumer electronics, communications, and transportation markets for nearly 50 years, with 33 research, design, manufacturing, and customer support facilities in 16 countries around the world. KYOCERA AVX is committed to cleaner, greener technologies designed to preserve and protect the environment.

Job Description:

Equipment Support personnel will have a working knowledge of the operating procedures and processes they are working on be and be able to assist operators on a technical level to ensure quality standards are met. Will perform diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment following all safety, predictive, and preventive maintenance procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain production and development machines on the production floor
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of equipment during production
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance or repairs for equipment
• Perform troubleshooting activities including but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to understand equipment and assist in troubleshooting
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments or alignments to machines
• Assist in initial machine setup before releasing to operators for production
• Use a variety of hand and power tools
• Detect operational errors and defects and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Comply with all KAVX safety regulations and LOTO procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years relevant manufacturing experience in a similar equipment support position, or 2 Year degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics, IET or industrial maintenance
• Strong Technical Aptitude
• Strong Troubleshooting and Hands-on Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Communication Skills and Teamwork
• Basic ability use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Kyocera-AVX is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V/SO