Machinist - Weekday Swing Shift

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)•Vancouver, WA

2d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Machinist at its Vancouver, Washington facility. The Machinist sets up and operates industrial machine tools—including CNC mills, CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and surface grinders—to machine ceramic parts. The role is expected to operate one to three machines simultaneously and requires knowledge of machine setup and precision measurement. The position is on a weekday swing shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., working four 10-hour shifts. A shift premium is available. The stated pay range is $25–$29 per hour; actual base pay depends on relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of advanced three-axis CNC machining experience, including on-the-job training. A Machine Technology certificate is preferred. Applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug screen and be eligible to work in an ITAR environment; the posting further states that applicants must be U.S. persons under applicable U.S. regulations. The work involves operating and adjusting machines, maintaining tight tolerances, reviewing technical documentation, inspecting finished parts, documenting machine issues and scrap, and following safety and housekeeping practices. The environment may include occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and the noise level is usually moderate. The role requires frequent hand use and reaching, regular standing and walking, and occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The posting describes occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and regular lifting or moving of up to 10 and 25 pounds. Kyocera describes its benefits as including vacation, paid holidays, retirement savings and pension, insurance coverage, paid time off to volunteer, paid leave options, tuition reimbursement, and flexible schedules. Some larger locations have onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of advanced CNC three-axis machining experience, including on-the-job training.
Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, including common and decimal fractions.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints, including GD&T.
Vision and depth perception suitable for using inspection microscopes.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, as stated in the requirements section.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to mentor, train, or lead other operators.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Must be eligible to work in an ITAR environment; applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of applicable U.S. regulations.

Nice To Haves

Machine Technology certificate.

Responsibilities

Set up and monitor CNC machines, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls and tool offsets as needed.
Measure, mark, or scribe dimensions and reference points on parts when needed, and continually review technique cards and customer-specific work orders for changes.
Select, align, and secure fixtures, attachments, accessories, and materials on machining equipment to maintain .0005 tolerances.
Calculate and set machining parameters such as speed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter, retrieve, and edit computerized machine controls using proper procedures.
Document scrapped parts and machine issues using the appropriate forms and pass-down reports, and communicate with peers across shifts to support continuous machine utilization.
Verify that finished work pieces meet specifications, complete independent First Article Inspection reports, and inspect parts against prints and ISO 9001 requirements.
Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges for GD&T quality checks; may be trained on CMM or optical comparator and may measure parts for less experienced team members.
Immediately report machine failures, non-conformance, spills, accidents, EHS concerns, and maintenance requests.
Participate in P5S initiatives and keep machinery and the machine area clean and free of debris; address spills, gauges, and sensors promptly.
Perform and record basic daily preventive maintenance, including cleaning and checking oil and coolant.
Follow safety programs, including PPE requirements and safe operating practices.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay, benefits, and hours.
120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start.
10 paid holidays per year.
401(k).
401(k) company match.
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.