Machinist Vancouver, WA

Job Category: MACHINIST

Requisition Number: MACHI
003436

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• Posted :
  November 26, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Machinist at our Vancouver, WA facility!

Pay Range - $22 - $34 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
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program

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, and 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.

The Machinist sets up and operates a wide variety of industrial machines which may include: CNC mills, CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and surface grinders to machine ceramic parts. Machinists are expected to run 1–4 machines simultaneously and understand all aspects of set up and precision measuring. They may also train other operators and machinists.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 years CNC experience or on‑the‑job training to include completion of 2‑year Machine Technology certificate.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including decimal fractions.
• Read mechanical drawings/blueprints including GD and T.
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to either stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to mentor, train or lead other operators and machinists.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

• Set up and observe CNC machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining; adjust machine controls or indicators as required. This includes tool offset adjustments using a variety of controllers (Haas, Fanuc, Okuma etc.).
• May measure, mark, and/or scribe dimensions and reference points on parts. Should review technique cards and customer specific work orders continuously for changes.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers to maintain .0005 tolerances.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine controls. Uses proper procedures for editing codes or machine applications.
• Documents all instances and circumstances of scrapped parts or machine issues, utilizing proper forms and pass down reports. Communicate effectively with peers on and off shift to ensure continuous effective machine utilization.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to…