Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Salary Range: $28.90 - $36.15 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Day

Education Level:
Not Specified

Travel Percentage :
None

Category:
Manufacturing

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.

Key is looking for a Team Lead for our Weld Department. This position assists the Production Manager by ensuring the work is loaded and prioritized per the schedule, that completed work meets established quality standards and that work place rules are being followed. Team Leads also provide standard work training to less experienced welders. While performing this position, you will:

• Ensure that all established safety and company policies are being followed. Communicate issues with the area manager.
• Provide guidance and/or training to new employees as needed.
• Load work to the appropriate areas as needed to support production flow.
• Understand and train others on the operation of equipment and work performed in the area. Occasional operation of equipment or completion of work within the area may be required.
• Ensure that work is being completed per the appropriate engineering drawing and/or work instruction and in the order identified by the production schedule or communicated priority.
• Keep records of all training and production errors.
• Access systems to generate reports, enter information, check inventory, etc.
• Request kits from the stockroom and/or issue parts as needed.
• Interface with Engineering to resolve drawing issues.
• Assume the area Manager's authority and responsibility for carrying out daily activities on the occasions that the Manager is not present.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Verify that operator preventative maintenance has been completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure that 5S and calibration activities are performed as required.

• High School Diploma or GED and Five to eight years of related experience as a manager or team lead in a production environment. 1‑3 years previous experience providing training to less experienced team members. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Candidate must be familiar with Key Technology equipment and how it is built. Candidate will be expected to present acceptable WPS test for an entry level position.

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.

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.