Finishing Tech

KEY TECHNOLOGY INC•Walla Walla, WA

2d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Tech sandblasts, deburrs, polishes, grinds, and washes stainless-steel parts to remove imperfections and achieve the finish quality specified in work instructions and engineering drawings. The role is classified at three levels, with Level 2 and Level 3 adding duties and qualifications to those of the prior level. The position is full-time, based in Walla Walla, Washington, and listed on the swing shift.

Requirements

Level 1: High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level 2: High school diploma or GED, one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level 3: High school diploma or GED, at least three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret 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 multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, blueprint, or schedule form and address problems involving few variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly standing, sitting, kneeling, and climbing step ladders; frequently walking, handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to pass the yearly respiratory health exam required to operate the sandblast booth.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety while performing all job duties.
Follow verbal and written instructions from the Production Supervisor.
Safely operate hand tools, including grinders and sanders, to meet required finish standards.
Operate the sandblast booth and read finishing notes on engineering drawings.
Obtain and maintain overhead crane certification.
Mix and add specified abrasive amounts to the machine hopper or pit.
Load and unload carts and move them to the next station.
Produce a DA finish and meet the requirements of the Electropolish process and 6-101 and 6-102 finish standards.
At Level 2, obtain and maintain forklift certification; grain, polish, grind, and blend welds; meet optical housing requirements and the 6-103 finish standard; and operate the wash bay.
At Level 3, perform quality-control inspections according to applicable weld quality and finishing standards; meet the 6-104 finish standard; perform sandblast media sieve testing as required; and identify and repair weld defects as needed to meet 6-103 and 6-104 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.