Operator - 2nd Shift

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

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!

• 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, 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 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.

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.

• Maintain the flow of production parts into assigned machines or processes; work may be highly repetitive and requires close attention to equipment
• Unload ceramic and/or other parts; inspect components to identify, remove, and document defective parts as required
• Perform basic computer operations to record production metrics such as weight, length, , OD, density, and part counts; maintain quality tools and accurate records
• Monitor and document machine operations, including periodic checks every two hours; perform minor maintenance and report major repair needs as required
• Accurately record production information, including pass‑down details; maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all safety and Quality Assurance standards by applying proper machine operation procedures within the department
• Support the company’s 5S program by maintaining cleanliness and promptly addressing spills or hazards
• Read and use handheld measuring instruments accurately; support and assist less experienced operators with measurement techniques
• Transport parts to and from machines carefully to prevent damage; cross‑train in CMM and other advanced measurement tools
• Comply with all applicable Kyocera International, Inc. policies, including ISO 9000, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ITAR, and other site‑specific regulations
• Produce precision parts within the time constraints outlined on work orders or travelers; support machinists as needed
• Use G/M codes at the controller to make adjustments when required
• Perform other related duties as 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 ability to stand, walk, bend, lift (up to 30 lbs.), and use hand tools
• Eligibility to work in an…