Career Opportunities: Machinist 2 (3838)

Machinist 2, 2nd Shift

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Machinist 2, 2nd shift. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Operates other types of machinery such as numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC). Operates several machines at once.

Schedule note: Training will take place on the first shift (M-F, 7-3:30pm) for approximately 23 months. Once training is complete, the role will transition to the permanent 2nd shift schedule (M-TH, 3:15pm-1:45am).

Primary 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.
• Performs set up on at least one type of machinery/multiple machines.
• Able to set up and run 80% of the product on the primary machine.
• Able to observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining.
• Makes adjustments and offsets to correct issues on primary machinery/dispatch groups

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required

Essential Skills

Subject Matter Understanding. Computer Literate. Inspecting/Examining Ability. Mechanical Dexterity. Machining Aptitude. Housekeeping. Troubleshooting.

Work Environment

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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds using appropriate moving devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent. One or more years of Vo-Tech, manufacturing, or mechnical exposure experience. Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, work orders and engineered drawings. Demonstrated skills with hand tools and measuring tools (calipers and gauges). Ability to read calipers. Able to perform moderately complex math and computer tasks.

Compensation

The pay range is $22- $29 per hour and is based on the candidate's experience.

Working at Fike

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! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & 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 & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking