Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We’re hiring a Assembler 1 at our Plymouth, MI! 

Salary Range: $16.50 hourly
(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

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

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:

Kyocera Values

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
Responsible for ensuring proper assembly, inspection, and packaging of product according to specifications. Daily production activities are focused on value added assembly, visual inspection and packaging following a work order.

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED is required
0-1 years’ experience with electronic assembly (or relevant manufacturing experience).
Must pass a drug test and pass a criminal background check.
Ability to read, write and understand directions in English
Basic math skills with ability to convert American Standard to metric.
Ability to handle/use small tools and components (tweezers, pliers, cutters etc.)
Position requires 20% standing or walking
May require vision testing to meet minimum customer requirements
Must be eligible to work in an ITAR environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assemble, inspect, test, and package a variety of electronic products. Combine piece parts into final assembly, add or subtract sub-assemblies, inspection of connectors, set up and adjustment of tools to hold tolerances to blueprint specifications.
2. Performs visual inspection and assembly tasks that are detailed in nature following work orders and in process inspection guidelines.
3. Tasks deal with standardized situations involving a few concrete variables (size, color, sticker placement etc.) and may be performed by hand, by machine or both.
4. Reads and follow strict specifications and/or blueprints or drawings. Reports variations to work process or instructions to supervisor before proceeding.
5. sets up and uses assigned equipment. May work in warehouse, testing station or clean room.
6. Minimize rejections and scrap by accurately following the appropriate manufacturing procedures.
7. Accurately record scrap, scratches, machine concerns, safety incidents, and measurements.
8. May be trained to use a variety of measuring devices including multi-meter, micrometer, scale, and go/no go gauges. May utilize handheld tools and demonstrate high attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
9. Effectively operate assigned equipment, maintain work area cleanliness, and comply with all safety and PPE rules.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

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 sit; regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must 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, and color 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, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.