Tooling Technician Job Vancouver area,Washington USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Tooling Technician 1

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

Pay Range – $18-$23 per hour. (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.)

Shift: 1st shift

Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high‑tech ceramics in various industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor processing.

Look at these PERKS
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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
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible schedules
Tuition reimbursement

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Tooling Technician will be responsible for ensuring machinists are supplied with adequate tooling and equipment for each CNC machine in use.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED required.
1 year of manufacturing experience.
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.
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.
Must be able to independently dress tools.
Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain inventory for tools and other items needed to run CNC machines.

Work closely with machinists, scheduling, and leadership to prioritize machine setup carts in order of need.

Clean, dress, and break down tooling using appropriate cleaning methods.

Select holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials for machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers to maintain .0005 tolerances.

Document all instances and circumstances of scrapped tooling utilizing proper forms and pass down reports; communicate effectively with peers on and off shift to ensure continuous effective machine utilization.

Routinely work with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators; measure tools for operators or less experienced team members.

Report machine failures, non‑conformance, spills, accidents, EHS concerns and maintenance requests immediately.

Participate in P5S initiatives; keep machinery clean and area clear of debris, address spills, gauges, sensors immediately; perform audits of area to ensure compliance with P5S standards.

Perform basic preventative maintenance on machines daily and record; this includes cleaning and checking oil, coolant, etc.

Adhere to all safety programs including PPE and safe operating practices; may train others on departmental safety procedures.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk; occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This…