Description Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Quality Assurance Tech 4 at our Vancouver, WA facility! Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art, high-technology products which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial and semiconductor. We have an excellent benefit package, check out these PERKS! 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 insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible schedules Tuition reimbursement On-site workout room With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smart phones to space shuttles! We have a long tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefit package which 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. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms and even employee gardens. Kyocera International, Inc. also has a wonderful and 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/ PAY RANGE = $23 to $29 Shift - Friday to Monday 4x10's 1st shift GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Quality Technician 4 works under low supervision to perform a standardized set of duties and responsibilities to support the QC/QA operations for a designated manufacturing location. A technician at this level supports three or more key functions in the location's Quality Engineering department. They will be proficient in most department tasks, demonstrated by performing a variety of technical tasks. They are cross trained in a variety of quality roles and will effectively train less experienced staff or production members as assigned. REQUIREMENTS High School diploma required, AA degree or technical certificate preferred 8 years of related quality/inspection experience in manufacturing Working intermediate level knowledge of excel, SPC, and graphing tools Able to read blueprints, including dimensional drawings and GDT wide expertise in inspection and quality tools Knowledge of SAP preferred ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs complex functional tests and inspection following established procedures and work instructions. Will update or create new work instructions related to quality processes, may approve the work of other workers. Maintains test machines, test fixtures, instruments and documentation related to department procedures. Will be responsible for collection and storage of metrics or other key departmental records/data. May present this data in a variety of forums. Troubleshoots and repairs test and inspection equipment utilizing standard techniques for calibration and testing. The technician 4 will apply subject matter knowledge of all inspection tools and practices and will be widely cross trained. Evaluates known quality issues identified by test and/or inspection results and reports findings in a professional and technical way to key members appropriately. Demonstrates business acumen in determining what and with whom to share information. May train others on report writing using QA