Weld Operator Trainee

About the role

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Weld‑Operator Trainee, 2nd shift. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally and over 1,200 employees worldwide. Sets up and operates welding machine to weld a limited variety of light to medium rupture disc metal parts. Handles and positions work with or without the use of fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares metal surfaces for welding, section weld, uses chemicals and etches to perform weld penetration test.
• Performs welding of various metals using gas tungsten arc welding process; electronic beam welders, fit‑up structures and weldments for rupture disc and various other products.
• Selects proper electrodes and holders, regulates amount of electrical current and speed.
• Spaces number of welds in accordance with varying conditions and materials to achieve proper fusion, strength and finish without distortion and burning.
• Follows specifications per procedure, blueprint or other documents specified.
• Reads and interprets blue prints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specification of sample or finished part to verify dimensional tolerances.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, comparator and others to check accuracy of work.
• Performs in‑process inspection.
• May build rupture discs using hydraulic and air presses, punch presses and shears.
• Performs helium leak tests, chemical etch marking and dot marking.
• Visually inspects surface for defects and compliance with specifications; may rework as required by specification.
• Communicates any hazardous conditions or situations that become obvious during the weld process.
• Responsible for completing documentation such as work order, MPIS, procedures and other documents.
• Enters work order related data into the AS400 and reports labor in DC Link.
• May operate forklift in moving large items, pallets or bins.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED).
• Four years Fike experience with exposure to manufacturing, quality, engineering or operations, work orders, drawings and quality documents OR two years welding experience with exposure to manufacturing operations.
• Must be familiar with measuring tools such as dial calipers, tape measures, micrometers and squares.
• Must be proficient in basic mathematical skills.

Skills

• Subject Matter Understanding
• Analytical
• Computer Applications
• Inspecting/Examining
• Mechanical
• Welding
• Housekeeping
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment Operation

Pay

Compensation: $25‑$29/ hour and is based on the candidate's experience.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk; sit; use hand 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: close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.