Line Technician

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Clean Line Technician 2 in our Vancouver, WA facility

Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, high-technology products which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial and semiconductor. We have an excellent benefit package, check out these PERKS

• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that‘s 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site workout room

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smart phones to space shuttles We have a long tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employer paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms and even employee gardens.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a wonderful and robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: inamori/philosophy/

PAY RANGE - $18 - $24 hourly

Shift - M - F 7am to 330pm or M-Th 1pm to 11:30pm

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Clean Line Technician 2 will perform various tasks in Chemical and Clean Room environments designed to ensure manufactured parts meet customer required cleanliness specifications. They will be responsible for processing parts through the Rough Clean Line, Chem Line, visual inspection, Clean Room packaging, and Packaging. They will also be responsible for maintaining proper chemical tank composition and interacting with and processing hazardous chemical waste.

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED required.
1 - 3 years of related experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a manufacturing/production environment.
Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal as well as written instructions in English.
Basic computer skills: excel, outlook, spreadsheet.
Skill in reading manufacturing prints.

Basic skills in analyzing a situation to determine best path forward.

Willingness to wear latex and nitrile gloves, masks, chemical PPE, and/or cleanroom apparel.

Successful completion of forklift certification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods on production floor.
Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs.

Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

Pass drug and background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow all safety standards and procedures to maintain a safe and organized working environment.
2. Follow all quality standards and procedures to ensure part quality meets customer and internal specifications.
3. Use various approved tools and chemicals to hand work parts to meet visual inspection criteria.
4. Load multiple parts of different dimensions and weight into baskets to be ran through the Chem Line.
5. Performing incoming and final visual inspection following documented procedures to ensure parts meet customer and internal standards.
6. Package and label parts in a clean room environment using sealer.
7. Work individually or as a team to meet deadlines and maintain efficient production output while following all safety and quality standards.
8. Creates or updates work instructions and other associated process documentation following documented procedures.
9. Performs basic maintenance of area equipment. Responsibilities may include PM‘s and basic repair.
10. Build chemical tanks following written procedures and perform analysis on chemical compositions and adjustment of chemical tanks to ensure they are within specification.
11. Use forklift, drum lift, and pallet jacks to transport hazardous waste. Perform basic waste treatment tasks to ensure waste is within specification.
12. Use various equipment to test part cleanliness and some dimensional measurements to ensure parts meet required specifications.
13. Perform basic assembly following procedure for various parts.
14. Communicates with Supervisor / Manager when obstacles or issues are present that prevent workflow and offers potential solutions.
15. Offers ideas for continual improvement and may help implement these ideas after approval.
16. Will train and/or inspect or check work of lower level technicians and operators.

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, or feel; frequently required to walk, sit; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. 20/20 corrected vision may be required.

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 frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, chemicals, 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.