Furnace Technician

Position: Furnace Technician 3
Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We're hiring a Furnace Tech 3 at our Vancouver, WA location!

Salary Range: $24 - $30 hourly

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

Shift - graveyard

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. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles - and we're just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

We don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here's what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

* 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)

* 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

* Competitive pay

* 401(k) with company match

* Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Life insurance

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

* Tuition reimbursement

* Paid time off to volunteer

* Flexible schedules

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:

Kyocera Values

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 Furnace Technician 1 will load, run, and monitor furnaces. Their responsibilities include performing minor maintenance and troubleshooting issues with furnaces. The technician will also be responsible to understand production priorities, and work to reduce bottlenecks. They will implement statistical process control methods, track product quality, and make improvements as directed. They will also be required to operate additional equipment such as powder compacting presses, sand blaster, and precision scales.

must have strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of a variety of machining processes. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. This level will effectively train others and may lead smaller projects. Be able to work with engineering on specific test, able to work independently on engineering projects that pertain to production improvements.

Perform lightly maintenance on equipment

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

6-year experience as a technician

The task requires turning, bending, and twisting frequently.

Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal as well as written instructions in English.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide all units of measure including common and decimal fractions.

Ability to stand and walk 90% of workday.

Ability to train other hourly employees effectively.

Ability to use a microscope and variety of calibration tools

20/20 corrected vision - varies by division.

Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.

Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

Standing or sitting for extended periods.

Able to lift or push up to 51 pounds.

Available to work on weekends & holidays as well as additional shifts from time to time as the furnace needs to be maintained round the clock.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Load/Unload parts as per furnace loading instructions. Prepare furnace for running. Take readings on furnace and record.

* Recognize and troubleshoot furnace issues. Perform minor maintenance on furnaces.

* Understand production priorities. Identify priority issues and bring to the attention of management and implement changes as needed.

* Understand SPC and improvement techniques, track product quality, recognize quality issues, take corrective action, implement, and assist improvement initiatives.

* Be proficient using other…