Painter Trainee

Job Summary

The position is an entry role focused on training and assisting operators. It emphasizes learning, preparation of items for paint, operating, and maintaining paint shop equipment. Proper application and inspection of product is a key element.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates lift devices (chain hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Washes, phosphates, and rinses items in preparation for paint.
• Prepares and blasts cylinders and components, utilizing cylinder blaster.
• Performs daily and weekly preventative maintenance on paint shop equipment and processes.
• Operates 2KS paint system and booth automations.
• Applies primer and paint for proper coverage and appearance.
• Visually inspects work for acceptance.
• Performs waste management processes to comply with health and safety requirements.
• Performs system transactions and maintains records as required.
• Must be able to pass forklift certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Adheres to safety practices and follows Fike and ISO 9001 policies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation

This position starts at $20/hour and is based on the candidate's experience.

Essential Skills

• Subject Matter Exposure.
• Computer Understanding.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Housekeeping.
• Teamwork.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, follow instructions, work orders, and engineered drawings.
• Exposure to hand tools (wrenches, drivers).
• Basic math and computer skills.
• PREFERRED: Exposure to painting, other manufacturing experience, or vo-tech training.

Job Location

Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Company Culture

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!

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 3958.
• Visit our web site at www.fike.com to fill out an application.
• Fike Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.