CMM Programmer

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We’re hiring a CMM Programmer 3 at our Vancouver, WA location.

Salary Range: $25 – $33 hourly (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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off to volunteer

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee 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

Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

CMM Programmer 3 uses precision measurement tools to create inspection programs for coordinate-measuring machines. This role observes, creates, and reports, using custom-written programs to generate inspection data for manufacturing, engineering, and quality. In addition to performing calibration and maintenance they will also use calipers and micrometers to ensure product meet specifications and may be cross trained on other inspection processes.

• 3-6 years recent experience CMM programming
• HS Diploma required
• AA and technical CMM training preferred in DMIS and SPC
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test
• Ability to read, write and understand directions in English
• Vision required in the job includes close vision and reading a computer screen and digital tools. 20/20 corrected
• Familiarity with GD&T symbols and ability to read blueprints
• Intermediate math skills
• Ability to train others (CMM, measurement tools, GDT, Blueprints, SAP, etc.)
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

• Operates precision, programmable, automated inspection platforms daily
• Develops and maintains technique cards or other process documents which clearly detail set up and operating process for users. May review and approve the work of others
• Writes new programs, including geometric dimensioning and tolerance frames from blueprints. This data is translated into inspection program output to ensure manufactured products meet internal engineering and customer dimensional specifications. Will test and modify or troubleshoot existing programs often
• Tracks, updates, and stores multiple programs to inspect multiple parts at a time. May review the programming of others
• Measures parts in a variety of ways as needed for production. Generally cross trained on other inspection methods including non-destructive testing or visual inspection. May be trained as an internal auditor
• Generates dimensional data from CMM program and downloads into inspection database for final inspection reports or other trending data
• Upgrades previous CMM programs to current technology. Performs software and machine maintenance as assigned
• Daily conformation of parts in SAP work order record. Conducts quality control inspections as requested
• Trains other employees, including machinists on proper use of CMM. May train less experienced CMM operators or programmers on Kyocera's machines and processes. May host group trainings or attend offsite vendor trainings on new equipment
• Works with a wide variety of team members to meet inspection deadlines
• Maintains clean workspace, including cleaning and maintenance on CMMs and maintaining P5S standards in the area
• Applies high level of…