Welder

Fike•Blue Springs, MO

9d•$26•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 Welder. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Requirements

High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED).
Two to five years welding experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, work orders and engineered drawings.
Subject Matter Understanding.
Analytical.
Computer Applications.
Inspecting/Examining.
Welding.
Housekeeping.
Troubleshooting.
Equipment Operation.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates welding machine to weld a variety of light to heavy-weight bottles.
Handles and positions work with or without the use of fixtures.
Prepares metal surfaces for welding using chemicals, etches and grinders.
Performs welding of various metals using Mig, Sub-Arc and Tig; fit-up structures and weldments for rupture disc and FM200 containers.
Selects proper electrodes and holders, regulates amps and volts.
Spaces number of welds in accord with rupture disc specifications.
Avoids distortion and burning.
Maintains adjustments as required.
Visually inspects surface for defects and compliance with specifications; may touch up with grinder as required.
Communicates any hazardous conditions or situations that become obvious during the weld process.
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.