*All candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background and reference check.
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 Laser Operator to join the production team on swing shift! Swing Shift offers a 4-day work week schedule and a shift differential equal to 15% additional pay!
Summary:
The Laser Operator 1 will operate CNC laser cutting machines to fabricate metals parts from sheet stock.
Essential Responsibilities:
• At all times ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of the job.
• Follows Supervisor instructions.
• Reads job specifications to determine the correct machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Utilizes forklifts and overhead lifting devices to load and align raw material on laser bed.
• Loads pre-developed programs into controller.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions.
• Monitors cutting process and adjusts machine settings to meet quality and quantity standards.
• Removes laser cut parts from the laser bed and place them on carts and/or pallets.
• Promptly contacts Supervisor or Lead if any problems with material or equipment arise.
• Reads and comprehends basic blueprints.
• Safely operates hand tools such as grinders, bevel mills, drills, etc.
• Consistently performs laser clean up duties including emptying trays.
• Identifies the next nest to be run.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Opens programs and performs restarts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six to twelve months of 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)
10 paid holidays annually
