Furnace Technician 3

Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We’re hiring a Furnace Tech 3 at our Vancouver, WA location!

Salary Range: $24 – $30 hourly
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera?
With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started. 

What Makes Us Stand Out?
We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)


• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay


• 401(k) with company match


• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement


• Paid time off to volunteer


• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations


• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)


• Inclusive and diverse workforce


• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy
Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Kyocera Values

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Furnace Technician 1 will load, run, and monitor furnaces. Their responsibilities include performing minor maintenance and troubleshooting issues with furnaces. The technician will also be responsible to understand production priorities, and work to reduce bottlenecks. They will implement statistical process control methods, track product quality, and make improvements as directed. They will also be required to operate additional equipment such as powder compacting presses, sand blaster, and precision scales. must have strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of a variety of machining processes. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. This level will effectively train others and may lead smaller projects. Be able to work with engineering on specific test, able to work independently on engineering projects that pertain to production improvements. Perform lightly maintenance on equipment

REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent required.
6-year experience as a technician

The task requires turning, bending, and twisting frequently.

Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal as well as written instructions in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide all units of measure including common and decimal fractions.

Ability to stand and walk 90% of workday.

Ability to train other hourly employees effectively.

Ability to use a microscope and variety of calibration tools
20/20 corrected vision - varies by division.                                                                         

Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

Standing or sitting for extended periods. 

Able to lift or push up to 51 pounds.

Available to work on weekends & holidays as well as additional shifts from time to time as the furnace needs to be maintained round the clock.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Load/Unload parts as per furnace loading instructions. Prepare furnace for running. Take readings on furnace and record.


2. Recognize and troubleshoot furnace issues. Perform minor maintenance on furnaces.


3. Understand production priorities. Identify priority issues and bring to the attention of management and implement changes as needed.


4. Understand SPC and improvement techniques, track product quality, recognize quality issues, take corrective action, implement, and assist improvement initiatives.


5. Be proficient using other production equipment in the area, such as powder presses, proficient with measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and pyrometers.


6. Very proficient at making records and entering data as well as ability to read engineering drawings.  Perform data entry in Excel and other software such as SAP.


7. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.


8. Troubleshoot process disturbances, identifying resolution and implementing corrective and preventive measures, as required.


9. Read/interpret CAD drawings, electrical/electronic schematics, and technical documents including but not limited to tolerances, dimensions geometric dimension & tolerancing (GD&T), and component values.


10. Keeps work area clean and free of obstacles- maintains the quality documents including work orders, process departure reports and inventory cards.


11. Proficient in the use of specialized hand and measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, dial indicators, Digital Multi-meters and more.


12. Models’ safety and accurate reporting.


13. Knowledgeable of entire department process through packaging.  Cross trained in most areas.

QUALIFICATIONS
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, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; and occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat; frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position 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, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (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 on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.