Quality Inspector

KYOCERA International, Inc.; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay, benefits, and hours

120 hours of vacation accrued per year

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

Job summary

Kyocera International, Inc. in Hendersonville, NC is hiring a Quality Inspector to inspect, measure, handle, and clean parts to meet design specs and quality standards. The role includes incoming, in-process, and final inspections, record-keeping, and supporting quality audits.

Salary range is $18-$25 per hour with pay based on experience and skills. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), pension, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to determine tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured parts at various stages of production.
• Verify products meet customer specifications, work orders, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Conduct final inspections and identify, isolate, and document non-conforming product.
• Use precision inspection equipment, including microscopes, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, CMMs, and digital measuring devices.
• Assist with fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) water wash processes.
• Inspect irregularly sized and complex parts and use sound judgment to determine product acceptability.
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain inspection documentation and Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform basic data analysis and complete inspection reports as assigned.
• Follow applicable Kyocera policies, ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 standards, ITAR regulations, and SPC requirements.
• Participate in 5S and safety programs and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Cross-train in other quality or packaging functions and provide coverage as needed.
• Assist with training new inspectors as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

English literacy

Math skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

CMMs

Digital measuring devices

Job description

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Quality Inspector at our Hendersonville, NC facility!

Pay Range: $18-$25 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
• 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.

General Description:

The Inspector is responsible for inspecting, measuring, handling, and cleaning manufactured parts to ensure they meet design specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. This includes incoming, in-process, and final inspections, as well as recording inspection results and supporting quality audits and corrective actions.

What you'll do:

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of manufactured parts at various stages of production
• Verify products meet customer specifications, work orders, drawings, and quality requirements
• Conduct final inspections and identify, isolate, and document non-conforming product
• Use precision inspection equipment, including microscopes, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, CMMs, and digital measuring devices
• Assist with fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) water wash processes
• Inspect irregularly sized and complex parts and use sound judgment to determine product acceptability
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain inspection documentation and Excel spreadsheets
• Perform basic data analysis and complete inspection reports as assigned
• Follow applicable Kyocera policies, ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 standards, ITAR regulations, and SPC requirements
• Participate in 5S and safety programs and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Cross-train in other quality or packaging functions and provide coverage as needed
• Assist with training new inspectors as assigned
• Perform other related duties as required

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of product inspection experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English
• Basic math skills, including the ability to determine tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Visual acuity and depth perception suitable for microscope inspection; 20/20 corrected vision (may vary by division)
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, twisting, and stooping, and lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs., depending on job function
• Manual dexterity to handle small parts and hand tools
• Willingness to wear required PPE, including finger cots, masks, and/or cleanroom apparel
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively with frequent interruptions
• Must be eligible 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

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 are 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.