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

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year (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
• Tuition reimbursement

• 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 like 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 machine area clear of debris. Address spills, gauges, and 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.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One 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.

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.

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.

The above statements describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations (ITAR or EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources team directly.