Job Description

Description

Qualifications

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.

We are currently seeking Electrical Assembly Tech to join our operations team!

Summary:

Our Electrical Assembly Technicians will assemble panels, cables, computers and other electronic sub-assemblies using engineering drawings, wire list and/or electrical schematics.  They will self-inspect work to ensure that items are built in compliance with Key Technology wiring standards. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Builds electrical and electronic sub-assemblies using engineering drawings, wire lists, electrical schematics, work instructions and a variety of hand tools such as wire strippers, screw drivers, wire crimpers, wrenches, etc.
• Self-inspects work to ensure Key Technology quality standards are met.
• Assists in the creation of wire lists from schematics for experimental, prototype and/or first production run electrical equipment.
• Follow verbal and written instruction given by Production Supervisor.
• Clearly communicate any issues to Production Supervisor or Lead.
• Read and understand blueprints, work instructions and/or electrical schematics.
• Discusses layout and assembly procedures and/or problems with Engineering to resolve functional issues.
• Use various hand and power tools such as wrenches, screw drivers, wire crimpers, wire strippers, etc.
• Read and follow electrical schematics and written procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and beginning computer skills. Formal classes from college, trade school or military service helpful.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to follow electrical schematics to wire machines and build electrical panels is a plus.
• Computer training/experience desirable.

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.