Inspector, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Quality Technician​/ Inspector

Join Kyocera International, Inc. We’re hiring an Inspector at our Hendersonville, NC
!

Salary Range: $18 – $22 an hour

(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries.

What Makes Us Stand Out? 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)

Investing in You

• Paid time off to volunteer

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• 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

Our Philosophy 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.

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The inspector is responsible for the handling, measurement, visual inspection, correction, and cleaning of parts. May carry out inspection duties in any or all of the following areas: incoming parts, in-process, final inspection before shipment, and audits. Inspector also records data and ensures product meets all design and quality requirements in the work order.

REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year experience in a manufacturing lab inspecting product; ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English; ability to add, subtract, multiply to determine tolerances; vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes; 20/20 corrected vision - varies by division; willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or clean-room apparel; ability to either stand or sit for extended periods;

ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop; ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands/fingers; ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.; ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visual inspection of various parts to verify adherence to customer specifications and/or work order. May perform final inspections and isolate non-conforming product.
• Will visually inspect with a variety of tools including assisting with fluorescent penetrate inspection (FPI) water wash.
• May cross train in other areas of quality or packaging and fill in when needs arise.
• Uses various dimensioning tools daily and various handheld digital measuring devices.
• Also, may be trained on CMM, optical comparator, and various other tools. Will treat equipment in a safe and protective manner to ensure it lasts and is undamaged.
• Knowledgeable of basic Excel and able to accurately enter data into spreadsheet without data entry or decimal errors.
• Visually inspects irregular sized parts using microscope, calipers, micrometer, and optical comparator as needed. Applies judgement and experience to determine workability of part.
• Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 requirements, ITAR regulations. May utilize SPC software or data.
• Participates in company 5S and safety program. Cleans work area and organizes lab as needed. May train incoming inspectors on departmental 5S.
• Reads specifications and mechanical drawings to ensure understanding. Asks questions when unclear. Should have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time. Qualified by departmental manager on a variety of inspection tools.
• Completes detail-oriented tasks and may create report or apply data analysis.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

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