KYOCERA International Inc
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We’re hiring an
Inspector
at our
Hendersonville, NC !
Salary Range:
$18 – $22 an 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.
What Makes Us Stand Out?
We offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:
3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
10 paid holidays annually
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Investing in You
Paid time off to volunteer
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.
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
The inspector is responsible for the handling, measurement, visual inspection, correction, and cleaning of parts. May carry out inspection duties in any or all of the following areas: incoming parts, in-process, final inspection before shipment, and audits. Inspector also records data and ensures product meets all design and quality requirements in the work order.
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year experience in a manufacturing lab inspecting product; ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English; ability to add, subtract, multiply to determine tolerances; vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes; 20/20 corrected vision - varies by division; willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or clean-room apparel; ability to either stand or sit for extended periods; ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop; ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands/fingers; ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.; ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; eligible to work in an ITAR environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Visual inspection of various parts to verify adherence to customer specifications and/or work order. May perform final inspections and isolate non-conforming product.
Will visually inspect with a variety of tools including assisting with fluorescent penetrate inspection (FPI) water wash.
May cross train in other areas of quality or packaging and fill in when needs arise.
Uses various dimensioning tools daily and various handheld digital measuring devices.
Also, may be trained on CMM, optical comparator, and various other tools. Will treat equipment in a safe and protective manner to ensure it lasts and is undamaged.
Knowledgeable of basic Excel and able to accurately enter data into spreadsheet without data entry or decimal errors.
Visually inspects irregular sized parts using microscope, calipers, micrometer, and optical comparator as needed. Applies judgement and experience to determine workability of part.
Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 requirements, ITAR regulations. May utilize SPC software or data.
Participates in company 5S and safety program. Cleans work area and organizes lab as needed. May train incoming inspectors on departmental 5S.
Reads specifications and mechanical drawings to ensure understanding. Asks questions when unclear. Should have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time. Qualified by departmental manager on a variety of inspection tools.
Completes detail-oriented tasks and may create report or apply data analysis.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to 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. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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We’re hiring an
Inspector
at our
Hendersonville, NC !
Salary Range:
$18 – $22 an 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.
What Makes Us Stand Out?
We offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:
3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
10 paid holidays annually
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Investing in You
Paid time off to volunteer
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.
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
The inspector is responsible for the handling, measurement, visual inspection, correction, and cleaning of parts. May carry out inspection duties in any or all of the following areas: incoming parts, in-process, final inspection before shipment, and audits. Inspector also records data and ensures product meets all design and quality requirements in the work order.
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year experience in a manufacturing lab inspecting product; ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English; ability to add, subtract, multiply to determine tolerances; vision and depth perception suitable for use of inspection microscopes; 20/20 corrected vision - varies by division; willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or clean-room apparel; ability to either stand or sit for extended periods; ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop; ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands/fingers; ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.; ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; eligible to work in an ITAR environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Visual inspection of various parts to verify adherence to customer specifications and/or work order. May perform final inspections and isolate non-conforming product.
Will visually inspect with a variety of tools including assisting with fluorescent penetrate inspection (FPI) water wash.
May cross train in other areas of quality or packaging and fill in when needs arise.
Uses various dimensioning tools daily and various handheld digital measuring devices.
Also, may be trained on CMM, optical comparator, and various other tools. Will treat equipment in a safe and protective manner to ensure it lasts and is undamaged.
Knowledgeable of basic Excel and able to accurately enter data into spreadsheet without data entry or decimal errors.
Visually inspects irregular sized parts using microscope, calipers, micrometer, and optical comparator as needed. Applies judgement and experience to determine workability of part.
Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 requirements, ITAR regulations. May utilize SPC software or data.
Participates in company 5S and safety program. Cleans work area and organizes lab as needed. May train incoming inspectors on departmental 5S.
Reads specifications and mechanical drawings to ensure understanding. Asks questions when unclear. Should have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time. Qualified by departmental manager on a variety of inspection tools.
Completes detail-oriented tasks and may create report or apply data analysis.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to 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. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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