Welder

Welder, 2nd shift Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Welder- Second Shift. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide. Summary 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. Compensation: $25-$27/ hour and is based on the candidate's experience. This position will work second shift Monday - Thursday, 3:15pm - 1:45am Responsibilities 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. Working Conditions/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. The employee is occasionally exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. Benefits 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 Fike Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fike Corporation