Finishing Tech

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Walla Walla, WA 99362Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.10 - $21.45 HourlyTravel Percentage: 0%Job Shift: SwingJob Category: Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sandblasts, deburrs, polishes, grinds and washes the surface of stainless-steel parts to remove various imperfections and achieve the finish quality defined by work instructions and/or engineering drawings.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level 1

At all times ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of the job
Follow verbal and written instructions given by Production Supervisor
Safely operator hand tools (grinders, sanders, etc.) as needed to achieve required finish standard
Operate sandblast booth
Read and comprehend finishing notes on engineering drawings
Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification
Assist in mixing and adding the specified amounts of required abrasive mix to machine hopper or pit
Load/unload carts and push carts to the next station
Competent in producing a DA finish
Competent in the Electropolish process
Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-101 finish standard
Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-102 finish standard
Other duties as assigned

Level 2

In addition to the above duties

Obtain and maintain forklift certification
Grain, polish, grind and blend welds
Competent in meeting the requirements for optical housings
Operates the wash bay
Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-103 finish standard

Level 3

In addition to the above duties.

Perform QC inspections per the criteria defined by the associated weld quality and finishing standards
Competent in meeting the requirements of the 6-104 finish standard
Performs sandblast media sieve testing as required
Identifies and repairs weld defects as needed to meet 6-103 and 6-104 finishing standards

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience

Level 1: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level 2: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level 3: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate verbally with other employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, blue print, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving few variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel and climb step ladders. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to pass yearly respiratory health exam required to operate sandblast booth.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMMENTS

All employees are required to wear eye and hearing protection at all times while in the manufacturing area. Protective clothing provided by the company is to be worn at all times such as coveralls or shop jacket unless approved by management. Either steel toed or composite shoes or boots must be worn at all times.

QualificationsAre you looking for a great place to work?

Key Technology in Walla Walla, WA is a worldwide leader in food processing technology. As a global industrial manufacturing company, our ongoing innovations provide increased control, continuous processing, sorting, automated inspection, specialized conveying, and grading and sizing, in processed fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, fresh-cut produce and more.

We are looking for a Finishing Tech to join the production team!

Swing Shift offers a 4-day work week schedule and a shift differential equal to 15% additional pay!

Summary

The Finishing Tech deburrs, polishes, grinds and finishes metal items that require rounded corners and or a grained finish using hand held grinders and buffers by performing the following duties.

Essential Responsibilities

At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
Primary job is to perform necessary tasks to produce the required surface finish on parts and assemblies.
Follow instructions given by Supervisor.
Understands and operates machines at production level with Supervision.
Reads job blueprints or router to determine finish requirements when needed.
Works jobs according to the due dates provided on the routers unless otherwise instructed by Supervisor.
Removes burrs, sharp edges and imperfections to attain finish requirement.
Always wear grinding shield while grinding, gloves are also recommended.
Performs minor machine maintenance on machines.
Stays in work area and works well with others.
Sets up machines, stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished work pieces to next work center.
Properly use barcode system to reflect hours charged to job.
Contact Supervisor or Weld Lead if there is a problem with job or equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months of related experience.

We would be impressed if you had

Competence in reading and fully understanding manufacturing drawings. The ability to work with minimum supervision. Ability to contribute to the team’s performance. Your confidence with measurements, tolerances, and the use of both imperial measurement and metric system.

Why Work at Key?

Key Technology offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including the following:

Medical coverage through your choice of a high deductible health plan or a PPO plan. All plans include prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts, when allowed by tax laws
Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax laws. Our HSA includes a 2x match, up to $1,000 annually

Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid life insurance and disability insurance, and 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% of contributions (4% match if you contribute 5% of pay)
Educational Assistance reimbursement
Accrued paid time off (PTO) – 3 weeks per year
10 paid holidays annually

All candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background and reference check.