Job Description

Kyocera has a temp-to-hire position for a Process Technician 2 at our San Diego, CA facility.

Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera’s approved staffing partners.

This position may lead to a direct hire offer with Kyocera International, Inc.

Pay is $19.50 per hour

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

Exempt: No

Safety Sensitive: Yes

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.