Operator - 2nd Shift Green Machine

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring an Operator at our Hendersonville, NC facility! 2nd shift.

Pay Range - $17 to $22.56 per hour (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)

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

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8‑hour shifts!)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long‑tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!) a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, employer‑paid pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens.

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here:  Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision‑making.

The Operator 2 position is responsible for the proper preparation, cleaning, loading, inspection, and running of parts in 1‑4 production machines with moderate supervision. Works from written instructions, work orders, standard programs, and instructions given by the supervisor or lead.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 1–2 years experience in a machining environment or a Machine Technology certificate.
• 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 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 ceramic and/or other 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…