Machinist - Swing Shift

Flexible schedules

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

Pay Range: $25 - $34 per hour (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)

Shift: 2nd shift

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high‑tech ceramics in industries such as 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 (3 weeks/year for regular 8‑hour shifts)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

Our staff enjoys a strong culture and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off for volunteering, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, employer‑paid pension, 401(k) with Roth and company match, 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. has a robust corporate culture based on the principles of founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you may learn more about at  Our motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and it guides our decision‑making.

The Machinist sets up and operates a variety of industrial machines, including CNC mills, CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and surface grinders, to machine ceramic parts. Machinists are expected to run 1–3 machines simultaneously and understand all aspects of setup, precision measuring, and machine controls.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Machine Technology certificate preferred.
• 1+ years advanced CNC 3‑axis machining experience, including on‑the‑job training.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
• Basic arithmetic skills using units of measure, including common and decimal fractions.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings/blueprints, including GD&T.
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to mentor, train, or lead other operators.
• Must pass a 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, including tool offset adjustments using controllers such as Haas, Fanuc, or Okuma.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on parts; continuously review technique cards and customer‑specific work orders for changes.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers to maintain .0005 tolerance.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut; enter, retrieve, or edit machine codes as needed.
• Document all scrapped parts or machine issues using proper forms and pass‑down reports; communicate effectively with peers across shifts to ensure continuous machine utilization.
• Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications and complete independent First Article Inspection reports; read prints and inspect parts in accordance with ISO 9001.
• May be trained on CMM or optical comparator; routinely work with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges to ensure GDT quality checks.
• Report machine failures, non‑conformance, spills, accidents, EHS concerns, and maintenance requests immediately.
• Participate in P5S initiatives; keep machinery clean and the machine area free of debris;…