Mechanical Assembly Tech - Swing Shift

About Key Technology

Key Technology has been providing innovative solutions to the food industry since 1948. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of food processing technology. Products range from conveying, digital sorting, and process automation technology. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, and longer machine life—in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce, and more. Corporate headquarters are located in eastern Walla Walla, Washington.

About the Role

Our Mechanical Assembly Technicians assemble a variety of mechanical products by reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and using both power and hand tools in one of the following areas: Vibratory, work cell area, and sub-assembly. Swing Shift offers a 4-day work week schedule and a shift differential equal to 15% additional pay.

Responsibilities

• At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Build mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies using a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, wire strippers, drills, etc.
• Follow verbal and written instruction given by Production Supervisor.
• Read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and/or electrical schematics.
• Clearly communicate any quality or blueprint/schematic issues to Production Supervisor or Lead.
• Use fixtures or templates to build equipment as required per blueprint.
• Interact with fellow workers to exchange information accurately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school education, community college technical school, or equivalent experience.
• Three years industrial experience preferred.
• Able to use fixtures, templates, stops, and/or guides.
• Basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Competence in reading and fully understanding manufacturing drawings.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to contribute to the team's performance.
• Confidence with measurements, tolerances, and the use of both imperial and metric systems.

Benefits

• Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan, including prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (when allowed by tax laws).
• 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 include Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 401k plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% on the next 2% (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay).
• Educational Assistance reimbursement.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO).
• 10 paid holidays annually.

Schedule

Swing Shift with a 4-day work week schedule.

Pay

Shift differential equal to 15% additional pay.