Operator - 3rd Shift

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

Pay Range - $18 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!

• 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 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.

• Ensure a continuous and efficient flow of production parts to assigned machines or processes. While tasks may be repetitive, consistent attention to machine operation and detail is required.
• Unload ceramic and other components, inspect parts as needed, and identify, remove, and document any nonconforming materials.
• Accurately record production metrics (e.g., weight, length, , OD, density, counts) using basic computer systems. Maintain quality tools and ensure precise record‑keeping.
• Monitor and document machine performance, including conducting required checks every two hours. Perform minor maintenance as needed and promptly report major repair requirements.
• Accurately complete all production documentation, including shift pass‑down information. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Adhere to all safety and Quality Assurance standards by properly following departmental machine operating procedures.
• Support the company’s 5S initiatives by maintaining cleanliness and addressing spills or hazards immediately.
• Properly use handheld measuring instruments and provide guidance to less experienced operators on measurement techniques.
• Safely transport parts to and from machines to prevent damage. Cross‑train in CMM and other advanced measurement systems.
• Comply with all applicable company policies and standards, including those of Kyocera International, Inc., such as ISO 9000, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ITAR, and other site‑specific regulatory requirements.
• Produce precision components within the time constraints specified on work orders/travelers and provide support to machinists as needed.
• Utilize G‑code and M‑code commands at the machine controller to make necessary adjustments.
• 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…