Machine Operator

**Join Kyocera International, Inc.** **Apply today and interview this week!** We’re hiring a Machine Operator (second shift) at our Hendersonville, NC location! Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We’re hiring a Machine Operator (Green Machine) to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Pay Range - $18 to $22.56 per hour (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills.) 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! [Check out our profile video!](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EAMR-M4AqK8&t=193s&fbclid=IwAR2KNG6FaJ4sa7eH60-9xHB0fajYS8-chyt062hRFmj1-nkpyFkDHPVKG4M!) Look at these PERKS! - Competitive pay, benefits, and hours - 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start - 10 Paid Holidays per year - 401(k) with company match - Pension - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Employee Assistance Program - Flexible schedules - Tuition reimbursement We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that 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. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens! We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/. Our company motto is “Do the right thing as a human being,” and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making. **What You’ll Do:** As a Machine Operator, you’ll play a hands-on role in preparing, inspecting, and running parts through production machines. You’ll work from written instructions and collaborate with team leads to ensure quality and efficiency. **Key Responsibilities:** - Maintain a continuous and efficient flow of parts through assigned machines while monitoring operation, quality, and detail - Unload, inspect, and process ceramic and other components, identifying, removing, and documenting nonconforming materials - Accurately record production metrics (e.g., weight, dimensions, counts) and maintain quality tools and documentation using basic computer systems - Monitor and document machine performance, perform routine checks (every two hours), complete minor maintenance, and report repair needs - Complete all required production documentation, including shift pass-downs, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment - Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including ISO, ITAR, and departmental operating procedures - Use measuring instruments and assist or guide less experienced operators as needed - Safely transport parts and cross-train on CMM and other measurement systems - Produce precision components within required timelines and support machinists as needed - Make machine adjustments using G-code and M-code as required - Perform other related duties as assigned **What You’ll Bring:** - High school diploma or GED (required) - 1+ years of experience in a machining environment or Machine Technology certificate preferred - Ability to read and follow verbal/written instructions in English - Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals - Familiarity with mechanic…