Welder

Welders:  Looking for a great environment?  Key Technology is seeking a Welder at our Redmond, OR location.

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

Welders in our Redmond, OR location will work on a variety of projects. Using engineering drawings, you will build parts and equipment to specification. 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:

• 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  
• 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

This is not an entry-level position, but there is room for growth and advancement at Key.  You should have a high school or equivalent diploma, and formal weld classes and/or certification from a college, trade school or military service.  Welders will be required to successfully pass a weld demonstration test.  

Must be able 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.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to accurately measure dimensions from an engineering drawing.

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.

Why Work at Key?
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

Work Environment
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.