Manufacturing Production Technician

Key Technology WA - Walla Walla, WA 99362 Overview Salary Range: $22.85 - $28.60 Hourly Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Day

Travel Percentage :
Negligible Category:
Manufacturing Description

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.

At Key, we continually strive to find and fulfill our customers’ growing needs.

Works with Manufacturing Engineers to plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes in a manufacturing plant by performing the duties below. Must be functionally familiar with ERP systems and able to read and interpret engineering drawings and other technical documentation.

• Updates existing SOEs (Sequence of Events) through working with a Manufacturing Engineer and the shop.
• Updates existing Work Instructions and Quality Checklists through working with a Manufacturing Engineer and the shop.
• Participates in Time studies and VSM (Value Stream Maps) including follow up activities as needed to document and drive improvement.
• Conduct ECO Drawing reviews to ensure the change is manufacturable and cost effective.
• ECO approval for shop ECOs ensuring the implementation covers the impact of inventory and work in progress as well as where used items, tooling, CAM Programming etc.
• Address the route review requests through interacting with the shop and/or a Manufacturing Engineer.
• On weekly basis, runs the Overall Statistical Router Review Report and addresses the largest variance items through processing route changes.
• Participates in design reviews.
• Other Duties as assigned.

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.

• High school Diploma or GED; 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Capable of using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must be able to communicate with others at all levels.

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

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, and Flexible spending accounts or Health Savings Accounts when allowed by tax laws.
• 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 match
• 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. Key Technology is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. In addition to federal law requirements, Key Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact the Key Technology Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

Key Technology participates in E-Verify.