Tooling Technician

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

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

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 Year 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.

• Maintains inventory for tools and other items needed to run CNC machines.
• Works closely with Machinists, Scheduling, and Leadership to prioritize machine setup carts in order of need.
• Cleans, dresses, and breaks down tooling using appropriate cleaning methods.
• Selects holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials for machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers to maintain .0005 tolerances.
• Documents 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 works with precision measuring tools like micrometers, calipers, and indicators. Will measure tools for operators or less experienced team members.
• Reports machine failures, non‑conformance, spills, accidents, EHS concerns and maintenance requests immediately.
• Participates in P5S initiatives; keep machinery clean and machine area clear of debris. Address spills, gauges, and sensors immediately. Responsible for performing audits of area to ensure compliance with P5S standards.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance on machines daily and records. 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.

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,…