Rupture Disc Operator Trainee Dayshift

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

About the role

Entry-level position focused on training and assisting operators. Performs routine and manual tasks including cleaning machines, punching out parts, and forming parts. Emphasis is on learning techniques and meeting minimum training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in lifting, moving, clamping, and bolting dies and material on machines for formation.
• May press out parts using punch presses and hydraulic air presses.
• May use shears, nibblers, sanders, and soldering equipment.
• May use a Scotch Brite or sandpaper to buff parts clean and/or wash parts in an appropriate solution.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Adheres to safety practices, 6S, and follows Fike policies and ISO9001.
• Must be able to pass the forklift certification within 6 months of hire.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Skills

• Subject Matter Exposure
• Computer Literate
• Inspecting/Examining Ability
• Mechanical Dexterity
• Machining Aptitude
• Housekeeping

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using appropriate moving devices.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, work orders, and engineered drawings.
• Preferred: Mechanical exposure or Vo-Tech training.

Pay

This position starts at $20/hr based on the candidate’s experience.

Benefits

• Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical plans with FSA and HSA, vision, and 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 and award-winning wellness program.
• Reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses.
• Service awards and recognition program.
• Company picnic, quarterly events, and holiday lunch.
• Free coffee/tea, lunch utensils, lunch room mini-mart, and free parking.