Weld Trainer

About the Company

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, including conveying, digital sorting, and process automation. Our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, and longer machine life for processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce, and more. Corporate headquarters are located in eastern Walla Walla, Washington.

Responsibilities

• At all times, safety is the top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Ensure that all established safety and company policies are being followed.
• Communicate any issues with the area manager.
• Execute verbal/written instructions provided by the supervisor.
• Provide guidance and/or training to new employees as needed.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Load work to the appropriate areas as needed to support production flow.
• Understand the operation of equipment and work performed in the area; occasional operation of equipment or completion of work may be required.
• Ensure that work is completed per the appropriate engineering drawing and/or work instruction and in the order identified by the production schedule or communicated priority.
• Request kits from the stockroom and/or issue parts as needed.
• Interface with Engineering to resolve drawing issues.
• Assume the area Supervisor/Manager’s authority and responsibility for carrying out daily activities on occasions when the Supervisor/Manager is not present.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Verify that operator preventative maintenance has been completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure that 6S activities are performed as required.
• Regularly verify that calibrated measuring devices and/or equipment are up to date.
• Trained in first aid and CPR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 (when allowed by tax laws).
• 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% total match if you contribute 5% of pay).
• Educational Assistance reimbursement.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO).
• 10 paid holidays annually.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, social security, and reference check.