Shop Helper 1

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Shop Helper will be responsible for ensuring parts are available, moving materials between workstations, and
general assistance to welders. Must work independently and as a team as required to achieve production, quality, and
quantity goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
All Levels:
• At all times ensures safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Execute instructions given by department Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Observes operation of machines to develop understanding.
• Assist supervisor/lead by loading jobs to the specified location.
• Establish a cordial and professional relationship with fellow employees.
• Assist other employees with day-to-day tasks as needed.
• Understand and follow the proper workflow of assigned jobs.
• Transport completed work to the next department.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification.
• Complete monthly tool calibration as required.
• Other duties as assigned
Level 2:
• Trained on packet tracking process and consistently completes this process without supervision
• Correctly disposes of used blast media when needed
• Train in sieve testing of blast media and completes testing as required

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 Experience:
o Level 1: Highschool Diploma or GED and three to six months related experience and/or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to operate a forklift.
o Level 2: Highschool Diploma or GED and 15 to 18 months related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Language Skillso Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, blue prints and procedure manuals. Ability to write short routine correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills
o Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Abilities
o Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
blue print or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete 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. 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.

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

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 beautiful eastern Walla Walla, Washington. Here we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers' growing needs.

Position Summary:

The Shop Helper will be responsible for ensuring parts are available, moving materials between workstations, and general assistance to welders. Must work independently and as a team as required to achieve production, quality, and quantity goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Execute instructions given by department Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Observes operation of machines to develop understanding.
• Assist supervisor/lead by loading jobs to the specified location.
• Establish a cordial and professional relationship with fellow employees.
• Assist other employees with day-to-day tasks as needed.
• Understand and follow the proper workflow of assigned jobs.
• Transport completed work to the next department.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification.
• Complete monthly tool calibration as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

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)
• 10 paid holidays annually

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