Maintenance Specialist 2

Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We’re hiring a Maintenance Specialist 2 at our San Diego, CA facility! 

Salary Range: $20-27 per hour
(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.

Maintenance Specialist 2 (FR3284)

Exempt: No
Safety Sensitive: No

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Maintenance Specialist 2 acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. They perform a range of Maintenance duties in the building and plant. They support the facility team on projects to include but not limited to, mechanical, hydraulic, electric, and electronic devices. These assignments are performed under close supervision of the facility's supervisor/manager and normally follow established procedures on routine work and requires instructions only on new assignments. The Maintenance Specialist 2 works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. They may work with outside vendors and will be closely involved in P5S activities.

(Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this position may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor, may take direction from production management and/or Maintenance mechanic.


2. Troubleshoots all process and facilities related equipment regarding electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.


3. Assists with all monthly maintenance for all production and facilities equipment when requested.


4. Maintains all office and administrative maintenance requests in SAP and Outlook.


5. Performs 5S activities as required daily, weekly, and monthly.


6. Works in cooperation with other Managers, Engineers, and departmental supervisors on ensuring all equipment is maintained and operational.


7. Reports any safety problem immediately.


8. Willingness and open to learn new tasks.


9. Willing to work on a variety of machines or lines.


10. All other duties as assigned.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. 

This position generally works standard business hours; however, additional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required at times. All overtime will be paid in compliance with applicable California wage and hour laws.

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, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, 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, and color 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 occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock.

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.