Electrical Assembly Tech 1

About the Role

Key Technology, a global leader in food processing technology, is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician to join our operations team in Walla Walla, Washington. Since 1948, we’ve been innovating solutions for the food industry, and we’re looking for someone to help us continue this legacy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble panels, cables, computers, and other electronic sub-assemblies using engineering drawings, wire lists, and electrical schematics.
• Self-inspect work to ensure compliance with Key Technology wiring standards.
• Assist in creating wire lists from schematics for experimental, prototype, and first production run electrical equipment.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from the Production Supervisor.
• Communicate issues clearly to the Production Supervisor or Lead.
• Read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and electrical schematics.
• Discuss layout and assembly procedures/problems with Engineering to resolve functional issues.
• Use various hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, wire crimpers, and wire strippers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; beginning computer skills.
• Formal classes from college, trade school, or military service are helpful.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience wiring machines and building electrical panels is a plus.
• Computer training/experience is desirable.

Skills

• Proficiency with hand and power tools (e.g., wrenches, screwdrivers, wire crimpers, wire strippers).
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (high deductible health plan or PPO with prescription drug coverage).
• Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with a 2x match up to $1,000 annually.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Optional coverages: Long-term care, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%.
• Educational assistance reimbursement.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) – 3 weeks per year.
• 10 paid holidays annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Beginning computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference check.

All employees must wear eye and hearing protection, protective clothing (coveralls or shop jacket), and steel-toed or composite shoes/boots in the manufacturing area.