Operator - 2nd Shift

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! Check out our profile video!

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) and company match
• Pension
• Medical, dental, and vision 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, an 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  Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision‑making.

As an Operator, you’ll play a hands‑on role in preparing, inspecting, and running parts through production machines. You’ll work from written instructions and collaborate with team leads to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Operate 1–4 production machines with moderate supervision
• Load, inspect, and prepare ceramic and other parts
• Record metrics (e.g., weight, length, /OD, density) using basic computer tools
• Monitor machine performance and perform minor maintenance
• Maintain accurate production records and pass‑down information
• Support quality assurance and safety standards
• Assist with the 5S program and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Use handheld measuring instruments and support less experienced operators
• Transport parts safely and cross‑train in advanced measurement tools
• Comply with ISO, ITAR, and other site‑specific regulations
• Produce precision parts within work order timelines
• Use G/M codes at the controller to make adjustments
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 1–2 years of experience in a machining environment or Machine Technology certificate preferred
• Ability to read and follow verbal/written instructions in English
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings and GD&T
• Good vision and depth perception for inspection tools
• Willingness to wear clean‑room apparel (finger cots, masks, etc.)
• Physical capability to meet production demands, including extended standing or walking, routine movement and positioning, fine motor skills for handling small parts and tools, and lifting up to 30 lbs., as required
• Eligibility to work in an ITAR‑regulated environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee…