Machinist - 1st shift

Job Overview

Machinist 4 at Kyocera International, Inc., Vancouver, WA. Responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines to produce ceramic parts.

Preferred experience:

end‑mill/drill grinding, tool and die making.

Pay Range: $25–$36 per hour (base pay based on experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills).

• Competitive pay and benefits
• 120 hours vacation accrual per year (≈3 weeks)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

• Set up and oversee CNC machines (mills, lathes, vertical centers, grinders). Run 1–4 machines simultaneously.
• Adjust machine controls, tool offsets, and monitor tolerances.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions; review technique cards and work orders.
• Secure fixtures, attachments, and accessories.
• Calculate machine parameters (speed, coolant, depth, angle of cut).
• Document scrapped parts or machine issues; report to peers and management.
• Verify finished parts against specifications; complete First Article Inspection reports.
• Use CMM and precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, depth gauges).
• Report machine failures, spills, accidents, and safety concerns.
• Participate in P5S initiatives, maintain a clean machine area.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Adhere to all safety programs and train others.
• Cross‑train on 3/5 axis CNC and diamond tooling.
• Write, test, edit, and troubleshoot programs for prototypes and new specifications.
• Interact with production management, engineers, and quality team to propose improvements.
• Assume additional projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 7+ years CNC experience or on‑the‑job training with a 2‑year Machine Technology certificate.
• Proficient reading/verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions).
• Read mechanical drawings/blueprints, GD&T.
• Vision and depth perception suitable for inspection microscopes.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, stand or walk extended periods.
• Mentor/train or lead operators and machinists.
• Pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

Regular standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional sitting, kneeling, crouching. Continuous handling, reaching, talking, hearing.

Moderate noise; occasional exposure to moving parts, fumes, airborne particles. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. is an AAP/EEO employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.