Machinist Weekday 1st Shift Job Vancouver area,Washington USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Machinist ($2000 Retention Bonus), Weekday 1st Shift

Retention Bonus

$2000 Retention Bonus

Position

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Machinist at our Vancouver, WA facility.

Pay Range

Pay Range – $22 – $34 per hour.

Shift

Weekday 1st Shift.

Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high‑tech ceramics in aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles.

Benefits

Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (3 weeks/year for regular 8‑hour shifts)
10 Paid Holidays per year
401(k) and company match
Pension
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible schedules
Tuition reimbursement

General Description of Position

The Machinist sets up and operates a wide variety of industrial machines which may include CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Vertical Machining Centers, and surface grinders to machine ceramic parts. Machinists are expected to run 1‑4 machines simultaneously and understand all aspects of set‑up and precision measuring. They may also train other operators and machinists.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
3‑6 years CNC experience or on‑the‑job training to include completion of 2‑year Machine Technology certificate.
Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including decimal fractions.
Read mechanical drawings/blueprints including GD and T.
Vision and depth perception suitable for inspection microscopes.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to either stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to mentor, train or lead other Operators and machinists.
Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and observe CNC machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining; adjust machine controls or indicators as required.

Measure, mark, and/or scribe dimensions and reference points on parts; review technique cards and customer specific work orders continuously for changes.

Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines to maintain .0005 tolerances.

Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut; enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine controls.

Document all instances and circumstances of scrapped parts or machine issues, utilizing proper forms and pass down reports; communicate effectively with peers on and off shift to ensure continuous effective machine utilization.

Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and complete independent First Article Inspection reports; read prints and inspect parts for conformance in accordance with ISO 9001; troubleshoot and review work of other machinists.

Trained on CMM and/or optical comparator; routinely works with precision measuring tools like micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges to ensure GDT quality checks; may measure parts for operators or less experienced team members.

Report machine failures, non‑conformance, spills, accidents, EHS concerns and maintenance requests immediately.

Participate in P5S initiatives; keep machinery clean and machine area clear of debris; address spills, gauges, and sensors immediately.

Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines daily and record; this includes cleaning and checking oil, coolant etc.

Adhere to all safety programs including PPE and safe operating practices; model and train others on departmental safety procedures, JSAs and directives.

Cross‑trained on multiple machine types including 3 and 5 axis CNC machines and diamond tooling; calculate complex dimensions to meet tolerances and apply G, M codes and GD and T; troubleshoot skills and ability to diagnose and complete minor machine repairs.

Will work on prototype parts and new specifications with limited instructions or established procedures; ability to write, test, edit and troubleshoot programs as…


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