KYOCERA International Inc
Maintenance Specialist 2
KYOCERA International Inc, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We’re hiring a Maintenance Specialist 2 at our San Diego, CA facility!
Salary Salary Range: $20‑27 per 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. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.
What Makes Us Stand Out? We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:
Generous Time Off
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
On‑site 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.
Position Details Maintenance Specialist 2 (FR3284)
Exempt:
No
Safety Sensitive:
No
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Maintenance Specialist 2 acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. They perform a range of maintenance duties in the building and plant and support the facility team on projects, including mechanical, hydraulic, electric, and electronic devices. These assignments are performed under close supervision of the facility's supervisor/manager and normally follow established procedures on routine work and requires instructions only on new assignments. The Maintenance Specialist 2 works on assignments that are semi‑routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. They may work with outside vendors and will be closely involved in P5S activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor, may take direction from production management and/or Maintenance mechanic.
Troubleshoots all process and facilities‑related equipment regarding electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.
Assists with all monthly maintenance for all production and facilities equipment when requested.
Maintains all office and administrative maintenance requests in SAP and Outlook.
Performs 5S activities as required daily, weekly, and monthly.
Works in cooperation with other Managers, Engineers, and departmental supervisors on ensuring all equipment is maintained and operational.
Reports any safety problem immediately.
Willingness and open to learn new tasks.
Willing to work on a variety of machines or lines.
All other duties as assigned.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
This position generally works standard business hours; however, additional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required at times. All overtime will be paid in compliance with applicable California wage and hour laws.
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 are representative of those that must be met by an employee: continuously required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions: occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 U.S. Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. 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. 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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Salary Salary Range: $20‑27 per 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. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.
What Makes Us Stand Out? We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:
Generous Time Off
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
On‑site 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.
Position Details Maintenance Specialist 2 (FR3284)
Exempt:
No
Safety Sensitive:
No
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Maintenance Specialist 2 acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. They perform a range of maintenance duties in the building and plant and support the facility team on projects, including mechanical, hydraulic, electric, and electronic devices. These assignments are performed under close supervision of the facility's supervisor/manager and normally follow established procedures on routine work and requires instructions only on new assignments. The Maintenance Specialist 2 works on assignments that are semi‑routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. They may work with outside vendors and will be closely involved in P5S activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor, may take direction from production management and/or Maintenance mechanic.
Troubleshoots all process and facilities‑related equipment regarding electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.
Assists with all monthly maintenance for all production and facilities equipment when requested.
Maintains all office and administrative maintenance requests in SAP and Outlook.
Performs 5S activities as required daily, weekly, and monthly.
Works in cooperation with other Managers, Engineers, and departmental supervisors on ensuring all equipment is maintained and operational.
Reports any safety problem immediately.
Willingness and open to learn new tasks.
Willing to work on a variety of machines or lines.
All other duties as assigned.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
This position generally works standard business hours; however, additional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required at times. All overtime will be paid in compliance with applicable California wage and hour laws.
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 are representative of those that must be met by an employee: continuously required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions: occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 U.S. Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. 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. 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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