Maintenance Specialist

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Specialist at our Hendersonville, NC facility!

Pay Range - $17 to $26.00 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!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 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, 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.

General Description:

The Maintenance Specialist II is responsible for performing a wide range of routine maintenance tasks while continuing to develop technical skills and knowledge of company policies and procedures. This role supports building and plant operations and assists the facilities team with projects involving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.

Work is performed under the close supervision of the Facilities Supervisor or Manager and generally follows established procedures. The Maintenance Specialist II handles semi-routine assignments, understands when minor deviations from standard practices are appropriate, and receives guidance on new or unfamiliar tasks. This position may work closely with outside vendors and actively participates in P5S initiatives.

The duties listed below are representative of the position but are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform additional related tasks as business needs require.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor; may also take direction from Production Management and/or Maintenance Mechanics

  
  
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  Troubleshoot and repair process and facility equipment, including electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems

  
  
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  Assist with scheduled monthly maintenance for production and facility equipment, as requested

  
  
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  Manage and document office and administrative maintenance requests using SAP and Outlook

  
  
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  Perform 5S activities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

  
  
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  Collaborate with managers, engineers, and departmental supervisors to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness

  
  
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  Identify and immediately report any safety concerns or hazards

  
  
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  Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities

  
  
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  Remain flexible and open to working on a variety of machines, systems, or production lines

  
  
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  Perform other duties as assigned

  
  

What You'll Bring:

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  High school diploma or GED (required)

  
  
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  Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions in English

  
  
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  Strong visual acuity and depth perception to accurately use inspection tools and equipment

  
  
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  Willingness to comply with clean-room requirements, including wearing finger cots, masks, and other protective apparel as needed

  
  
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  Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and safely using hand tools

  
  
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  Eligibility to work in an ITAR-regulated environment

  
  

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, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance, 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 by this job include close vision.

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, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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