Welder

POSITION SUMMARY:
Welders use engineering drawings to build parts/equipment to the specifications on the drawings. This includes lay out, tack up, welding (GMAW and GTAW processes) and straightening as required to meet dimensional and quality specifications on material thickness of 20ga to 3/4" thick material. Welders will utilize additional tools such as clamps, pneumatic and electrical grinders, oxy-acetylene torches, etc. as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Level 1:
• At all times safety is a top priority while performing any part of your job.
• Read drawings and use fixtures, templates, stops, and guides as indicated to build equipment as required by blueprint.
• Follow verbal and written instructions given by Production Supervisor
• Measure component dimensions to determine accuracy of welding operation
• Operate basic equipment with little supervision, i.e. pneumatic and electrical grinders, acetylene torches, and plasma torches, etc.
• Lay out, tack up and weld simple equipment and components.
• Assist other welders working on more complex equipment and components.
• Demonstrate improving consistency in weld quality.
• Demonstrate improving efficiency in meeting productivity expectations, as defined by actual labor hours compared against labor standards.
• Identify and repair weld defects in accordance to quality standards

Level 2:
In addition to the above duties.
• Make welds acceptable to welds acceptable to standards for welding on arm brackets
• Recognize and apply weld symbols
• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity expectations, as defined by actual hours compared against labor standards
• Demonstrated skills in using the stud gun process

Level 3:
In addition to the above duties.
• Advanced blue print reading skill as demonstrated by acceptable completion of complex equipment
• Demonstrated ability to support screen welding
• Demonstrated ability to weld all vibratory and/or optical equipment

Level 4:
In addition to the above duties.
• Works on complex assignments requiring independent action and initiative to resolve issues
• Demonstrated ability to weld all items in a particular area and is cross trained in at least one area

Level 5:
In addition to the above duties.
• Demonstrated ability and interest to weld any item


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
All applicants will need to pass a written and weld demonstration test appropriate for level of work.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
o Level 1: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful
o Level 2: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 1.5 to 2.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing.
o Level 3: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 2.5 to 3.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing.
o Level 4: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 4.5 to 5.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing.
o Level 5: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful. 6.5 to 7.5 years of industrial welding experience and skill as evidenced by weld demonstration testing.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS
o 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 ABILITY
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 DEMANDS
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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to 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 is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to 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. At all times use guards on grinders and a face shield while doing any type of grinding. Protective clothing provided by the company is to be worn at all times such as coveralls or shop jackets unless approved by management. Gloves must be worn at all times while welding. Either all leather 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.

As a Welder, you will work in a dynamic, high-energy production environment to fabricate stainless steel equipment used in food processing. You will use blue-prints and engineering drawings to fit and weld assemblies and sub-assemblies.

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

What you will need to be successful

• High school education, community college weld program, technical weld school, or equivalent experience.
• Three years' experience in welding fabrication. Basic GMAW and GTAW abilities.
• Knowledge of gas torch and plasma equipment, overhead crane operations, pneumatic hand tools such grinders.
• Able to use fixtures, templates, stops and/or guides.

Welders at Key have experience in MIG, TIG, and TIP/TIG welding.

We would be impressed if you had:

• Skills in all forms of GMAW welding.
• Your competence in reading and fully understanding manufacturing drawings.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Your ability to contribute to the team's performance.
• Your confidence with measurements, tolerances, and both imperial measurement and metric system.

Position is contingent on success completion of weld written and practical tests.

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

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