Fabricator 1

Key Technology, Inc.; Walla Walla (WA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Key Technology, Inc. in Walla Walla, WA is seeking a Fabricator to operate cut-off saws, CNC and punching equipment, and a range of hand tools to prepare parts for downstream workflows.

Duties include reading blueprints, maintaining safety, lifting up to 50 pounds, and progressing through Level 1–4 responsibilities with increasing machine ownership and process optimization. The role demands attention to detail and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED; relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and measurements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and use necessary PPE.

Responsabilidades

• Operate machines such as cut-off saws, shears, rollers, drill presses, CNC and punching equipment.
• Safely use hand tools (grinders, bevel mills, drills).
• Read and comprehend blueprints; follow written/verbal instructions.
• Obtain forklift certification and maintain safety standards.
• Independently operate multiple fabrication machines and escalate issues as needed.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Fabrication equipment (CNC, punching)

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

Fabricators create or prepare parts for other work areas by operating machines such as a cut-off saws, shears, rollers, drill presses, and CNC and punching equipment and hand tools such as grinders, bevel mills, sanders and drills.

Essential Responsibilities

Level 1:

Position Summary

Fabricators create or prepare parts for other work areas by operating machines such as a cut-off saws, shears, rollers, drill presses, and CNC and punching equipment and hand tools such as grinders, bevel mills, sanders and drills.

Essential Responsibilities

Level 1:

At all times ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of your job

Understand and follow verbal and written instructions provided by Production Supervisor

Read and comprehend basic blueprints

Safely operate hand tools (grinders, bevel mills, drills, etc.)

Other duties as assigned.

Level 2

In addition to the above duties.

Able to obtain needed information from print repository and MRP programs

Obtain and maintain fork lift certification

Independent operator of at least 2 fabrication machines (excluding lasers and press brakes)

Level 3

In addition to the above duties.

Read and comprehend advance blueprints

Able to perform all nut weld processes needed after forming operations

Able to perform all duties related to layout process

Able to check completed jobs to ensure that all parts are complete and accurate

Independent operator of at least 3 fabrication machines (excluding lasers and press brakes)

Level 4

In addition to the above duties.

Assist Lead or Supervisor in maintain Kanban part levels

Contribute toward troubleshooting machine operation and assisting maintenance with minor repairs

Demonstrates a high level of problem solving by working the Engineers to resolve manufacturability issues

Independent operator of all fabrication machines (excluding lasers and press brakes)

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

Education and/or Experience

Level 1: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using blue prints and tape measures highly recommended.

Level 2: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using blue prints and tape measures.

Level 3: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three plus years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using blue prints and tape measures.

Level 4: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five plus years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using blue prints and tape measures.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write short simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or in blueprint form.

Physical Requirements

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. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and 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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and 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. Protective clothing provided by the company is to be worn at all times such as coveralls or shop jacket unless approved by management. Either all leathers shoes or boots must be worn at all times gloves are not required but recommended.

Qualifications

Fabricator

Are you looking for a great place to work? 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.

Summary

Fabricator will be trained or help on one or more of