Machine Operator

KYOCERA External•Hendersonville, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Machine Operator (Dry Press) in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to prepare, inspect, and run parts through production machines. The role supports production and high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The operator follows written instructions and works with team leads to maintain quality and efficiency. The position is identified as second shift. Pay is $18 to $22.56 per hour; actual base pay depends on relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills. The work involves processing ceramic and other components, monitoring machine operation and part quality, documenting production and machine performance, performing routine checks and minor maintenance, and reporting repair needs. The operator follows safety, quality, regulatory, and departmental procedures, including ISO and ITAR requirements. Work may involve clean-room apparel and exposure to moving machinery, elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The work environment is usually loud. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, pass a criminal background check and drug screen, and be eligible to work in an ITAR-regulated environment. One or more years of machining experience or a Machine Technology certificate is preferred. Physical requirements include extended standing or walking, handling small parts and tools, and lifting; the detailed physical activities section specifies occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, and regular lifting up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Eligibility to work in an ITAR-regulated environment; applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.
Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
Familiarity with mechanical drawings and GD&T.
Good vision and depth perception for inspection tools; close vision is required.
Willingness and ability to wear clean-room apparel, including finger cots and masks.
Physical capability to meet production demands, including extended standing or walking, routine movement and positioning, fine motor skills for handling small parts and tools, and lifting as required.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a machining environment.
Machine Technology certificate.

Responsibilities

Maintain a continuous and efficient flow of parts through assigned machines while monitoring operation, quality, and detail.
Unload, inspect, and process ceramic and other components; identify, remove, and document nonconforming materials.
Record production metrics such as weight, dimensions, and counts, and maintain quality tools and documentation using basic computer systems.
Monitor and document machine performance, perform routine checks every two hours, complete minor maintenance, and report repair needs.
Complete production documentation, including shift pass-downs, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Follow safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including ISO, ITAR, and departmental operating procedures.
Use measuring instruments and assist or guide less experienced operators as needed.
Safely transport parts and cross-train on CMM and other measurement systems.
Produce precision components within required timelines and support machinists as needed.
Make machine adjustments using G-code and M-code as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start.
10 paid holidays per year.
401(k) with company match, including a Roth option.
Employer-paid pension.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible schedules.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid time off to volunteer.
Paid leave options.
Onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens at larger locations.