Rupture Disc Operator Trainee - Second Shift

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for an Rupture Disc Operator Trainee, second shift. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as oneFike!

Job Summary:

Assists operators in setting up and operating metal forming equipment in the manufacture of various sizes of rupture discs from order specifications. Performs routine and manual tasks which includes cleaning machines, punching out parts and expediting delivery of raw materials and machine parts. Emphasis is on learning techniques and machine shop skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in lifting, moving, clamping and bolting dies and material on machines for formation. Brushes or blows dirt from area.
• May press out parts using punch presses and hydraulic air presses. May use shears, nibblers, sanders and soldering equipment.
• May remove formed parts and excess scrap from press.
• May use a wire wheel to brush part clean and/or wash part in an appropriate solution.
• May hammer out bent or warped spots in metal prior to pressing.
• Sorts, marks or tags finished work.
• Compares punched parts with work order to verify conformance to specifications.
• Uses simple instruments to check work. May make simple adjustments.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment. Fills tanks and oil cups with lubricants.
• Adheres to safety practices and procedures.
• Follows procedures as defined by Fike policies, procedures and ISO9001 requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using appropriate moving devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The employee is frequently exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Computer Applications. Inspecting/Examining. Mechanical. Machining. Housekeeping.

Job Qualifications:

Required: High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED). Ability to read instructions, work orders and engineered drawings.

Preferred: Exposure to machining operations.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as oneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking

Refer to Requisition ID 3093. Please visit our web site at www.fike.com to fill out an application.

Fike Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.