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SalaryAbout 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 beautiful eastern Walla Walla, Washington. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers’ growing needs.
Swing Shift offers a 4-day work week schedule and a shift differential equal to 15% additional pay!
Position Summary:
Machine Operators form metal parts from sheet and/or plate material of different types using CNC press brakes. Operators are responsible for making the necessary adjustments to the press brake to ensure that it is correctly set up, functioning properly and producing parts that meet blueprint specifications.
Essential Responsibilities
- At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
- Follow instruction given by Supervisor.
- Operates CNC press brake to form sheet metal parts per specifications identified on the blueprint.
- Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Changes out tooling as required to meet blueprint specifications.
- Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
- Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
- Stacks and transports finished workpieces for delivery to the next station.
- Operates machines at production level with little supervision.
- Reads and comprehends basic blueprints.
- Safely operator basic hand tools (grinders, bevel mills, drills, etc.).
- Able to safely operate 1 of 4 press brakes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma of general education degree (GED); or six months to 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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) and Sick Time
- 10 paid holidays annually
All candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background and reference check.
