Finishing Tech

Key Technology, Inc.; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Technology, Inc. is seeking a finishing specialist to sandblast, deburr, polish, grind and wash stainless-steel parts following engineering drawings and work instructions.

You will perform progressively advanced tasks across Level 1–3 duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with emphasis on safety and quality. Responsibilities include reading finishing notes, operating sandblast booths, obtaining crane and forklift certifications, welding prep work, QC inspections, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate verbally with other employees.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1 duties: safety first, follow supervisor instructions, operate hand tools and sandblast booth, read finishing notes, obtain crane certification, assist in abrasive mixing, load/unload carts, achieve DA finish, electropolish, and meet 6-101/6-102 finish standards.
• Level 2 duties: obtain forklift certification, grain/polish/grind/blend welds, meet 6-103 finish standard, operate wash bay.
• Level 3 duties: perform QC inspections, meet 6-104 finish standard, perform sandblast media sieve testing, identify and repair weld defects to meet 6-103/6-104 standards.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Level-based experience requirements

Three years related experience (Level 3)

Job description

Position Summary

Sandblasts, deburrs, polishes, grinds and washes the surface of stainless-steel parts to remove various imperfections and achieve the finish quality defined by work instructions and/or engineering drawings.

Essential Responsibilities

Level 1:

• At all times ensures safety is the top priority while performing any part of the job
• Follow verbal and written instructions given by Production Supervisor
• Safely operator hand tools (grinders, sanders, etc.) as needed to achieve required finish standard
• Operate sandblast booth
• Read and comprehend finishing notes on engineering drawings
• Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification
• Assist in mixing and adding the specified amounts of required abrasive mix to machine hopper or pit
• Load/unload carts and push carts to the next station
• Competent in producing a DA finish
• Competent in the Electropolish process
• Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-101 finish standard
• Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-102 finish standard
• Other duties as assigned

Level 2

In addition to the above duties

• Obtain and maintain forklift certification
• Grain, polish, grind and blend welds
• Competent in meeting the requirements for optical housings
• Operates the wash bay
• Competent in meeting the requirements of a 6-103 finish standard

Level 3

In addition to the above duties.

• Perform QC inspections per the criteria defined by the associated weld quality and finishing standards
• Competent in meeting the requirements of the 6-104 finish standard
• Performs sandblast media sieve testing as required
• Identifies and repairs weld defects as needed to meet 6-103 and 6-104 finishing standards

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); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 2: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 3: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate verbally with other employees.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, blue print, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving few variables in standardized situations.

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, sit, kneel and climb step ladders. 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. Employee must be able to pass yearly respiratory health exam required to operate sandblast booth.

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.