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Operator 3 (WK night or 4x10's) at Vancouver, WA

Salary Range: $19 – $22 annually (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.

We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employees gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

The Operator 3 position is responsible for the proper preparation, cleaning loading, inspection and running of parts in 1-4 production machines with limited supervision. Works from written instructions, work orders, standard programs, and instructions given by the supervisor or lead. Regularly trains other operators.

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years experience in a machining environment and/or Machine Technology Certificate or appropriate education
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide all units of measure including common and decimal fractions
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings/blueprints, including GDT
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of handheld inspection tools
• Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or clean-room apparel
• Ability to either stand or walk for extended periods of shift
• Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop
• Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 lbs. depending on the specific function
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

• Maintains the flow of production parts into the assigned machine or process. Work can be highly repetitive but requires attention to machines.
• Unload variety of custom parts may inspect them to remove and record any defective parts.
• Basic computer operation for recording metrics (weight, length, , OD, density or counts etc.) Maintain quality tools and accurate record keeping.
• Monitors and documents the operation of the assigned machines including periodic watches every 2 hours; performs minor maintenance and reports major repairs needed, to equipment as required.
• Properly records information on production as instructed including pass down information. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Maintains safety and Quality Assurance standards by knowing and applying proper procedures for operating the machines within the department.
• Assists with company 5S program and keeps work area clean or spills.
• Read handheld measuring instruments properly and support less experienced operators in measurement.
• Transport parts to and from machines without damage. Cross train in CMM and other advanced measurement tools.
• Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, including ISO 9000, ISO 14001, ISO
  18001, ITAR and any other site-specific regulations.
• Produce precision parts within the time constraints on the work order/ traveler. Support machinists as needed.
• Ability to use G/M codes at the controller to adjust.
• Trains other operators or inspectors as assigned.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned…