Process Technician 2

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We’re hiring a Research & Development Tech 3 at our Fisher Landing Location!

Salary Range: $18 - $23 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

• 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

A Process Technician 2 performs a variety of functions associated with manufacturing operations, including working with engineers and operators in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final product. Uses programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct in-line adjustments to parts, instruments or equipment. Updates and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED required.
2+ years of technician experience required in a manufacturing/production environment.
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide all units of measure including common and decimal fractions.
Ability to use a microscope, depending on the specific function.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
20/20 corrected vision may be required - varies by division
Willingness to wear PPE (examples: goggle, gloves, apron, finger cot, masks, and/or cleanroom apparel.
Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors and documents the operation of machines in a production environment. Maintains flow of production parts; reports inconsistencies, and suggests improvements in the production process.


2. Troubleshoots complex or troublesome equipment, may work with facilities team or outside vendor or repair or modification.


3. May run engineering tests prescribed by engineer. Perform periodic calibration checks.


4. May recommend process improvements based on test and process results and experience. Troubleshoot machine set up.


5. Visually inspects parts at required steps in the process with attention to detail, ensuring the parts are within specified tolerances. May disposition of reject parts and train operators and inspectors to improve efficiency.


6. Maintains and orders/tracks tools according to safety and vendor recommendations. Will use measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, CMM and other optical tools.


7. Participates in the 5S program.


8. Knowledgeable of Excel and able to accurately enter data into spreadsheets and create graphs. Experience in basic CNC and CMM is helpful.


9. Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 requirements, ITAR regulations.


10. May setup/program production or test machinery.


11. Reads specifications and mechanical drawings.


12. May assign and check work of lower-level technicians and operators. Perform the duties or an operator or material handler on occasion as needed.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

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 talk or hear; regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, turn, twist, or feel; frequently required to walk, sit; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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.

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.'s Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.