Machinist 1

Fike•Blue Springs, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a second shift Machinist 1 position. 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: Performs routine tasks which include cleaning machines, deburring parts, and saw operations. Operates other types of machinery such as numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC). Schedule note: Training will take place on the first shift (M-F, 7-3:30pm) for approximately 2–3 months. Once training is complete, the role will transition to the permanent 2nd shift schedule (M-TH, 3:15pm-1:45am)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Six plus months of Vo-Tech, manufacturing, or mechanical exposure experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, work orders and engineered drawings.
Exposure to using hand tools and measuring tools (calipers and gauges).
Basic mathematical and computer skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform Trainee duties.
Subject Matter Understanding.
Computer Literate.
Inspecting/Examining Ability.
Mechanical Dexterity.
Machining Aptitude.
Housekeeping.
Troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Operates saws and delivers material to operators as needed.
Operates lift devices (chain hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts).
Keeps the material area clean and provides assistance with cycle count needs.
Conducts in-process inspection.
Prepares/enters/completes work order reporting, transactions, documentation, and non-conformances in applicable software and computer systems.
Adheres to safety practices, 6S, and follows Fike policies and ISO9001.
Must be able to pass the forklift certificate within 6 months of hire.
Performs set up on at least one machine.
Able to set up and run 50% of the product on the primary machine.
Able to observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining.