Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp. announced on Tuesday that it will add up to 30 jobs in Vancouver following an expected 18,750-square-foot expansion of its manufacturing facility, 5713 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd.
Jay Scovie, director of corporate communications for Kyocera International Inc. in San Diego, said by email that Kyocera is experiencing demand for its products manufactured in Vancouver. Those include mechanical and structural ceramics that are used by semiconductor, medical equipment, aerospace and energy-related markets, he said.
Kyocera, which has 100 employees in Vancouver, recently submitted a preliminary application to the city of Vancouver for the expansion on the south side of its existing 40,000 square-foot building. The company also proposes to add 47 parking spaces, for a total of 119 spaces on the 14-acre property.
The company did not set a projected date to begin or complete construction. In its request for a preliminary review, Kyocera said it would request an expedited review process of 90 days. That schedule anticipates that the company would submit its formal application in September, which would lead to city approval in December or early January.
