Rupture Disc Operator Trainee

Fike • Blue Springs, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fike Corporation, an international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression, and detection equipment, is hiring a Rupture Disc Operator Trainee at its Blue Springs, Missouri location. This entry-level role focuses on training and assisting operators while learning techniques for routine manual manufacturing tasks, including cleaning machines, punching out parts, and forming parts. The position starts at $20 per hour, with compensation based on the candidate’s experience.

The employee assists with lifting, moving, clamping, and bolting dies and material onto machines. The role may involve using punch presses, hydraulic air presses, shears, nibblers, sanders, soldering equipment, Scotch-Brite, and sandpaper, as well as washing parts in an appropriate solution. The employee is expected to maintain a clean work area and follow safety practices, 6S, Fike policies, and ISO 9001. A forklift certificate must be obtained within six months of hire. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

The work environment includes frequent exposure to guarded moving mechanical parts, and noise is usually moderate. The job regularly requires standing; occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds using appropriate moving devices; and occasionally walking, sitting, handling or feeling objects, and reaching. The role requires close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Fike describes its workforce as diverse and inclusive and offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, insurance plans, retirement plans, profit sharing, education reimbursement, wellness resources, and other perks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, work orders, and engineered drawings.
• Ability to pass the forklift certificate within six months of hire.
• Computer literacy.
• Inspecting and examining ability.
• Mechanical dexterity and machining aptitude.
• Housekeeping ability.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical exposure or Vo-Tech training.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 buff parts clean using Scotch-Brite or sandpaper and/or wash parts in an appropriate solution.
• Clean work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Adhere to safety practices, 6S, Fike policies, and ISO 9001.
• Pass the forklift certificate within six months of hire.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical plans with FSA and HSA options, vision plan, and dental plan.
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with company match, fully vested on day one.
• Profit sharing bonus program.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-site fitness center and wellness program reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses.
• Service awards and recognition program.
• Company picnic, quarterly events, and holiday lunch.
• Free coffee and tea, lunch utensils, lunch room mini-mart, and free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED