CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

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


Job Summary:

The CNC Programmer/Machinist is responsible for creating, modifying, and optimizing CNC programs. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient and accurate machining operations, adherence to safety practices, and compliance with company policies and ISO9001 requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Creates new and modifies existing programs according to standard practice instructions (SPI).

2. Backs up records to the P drive and R drive for new and modified programs according to standard practice instructions (SPI).

3. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.

4. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

5. Works with Mastercam or equivalent to work on post-processing.

6. Verifies the availability of tooling and fixtures required by CNC programs.

7. Confers with engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

8. Troubleshoots machining operations on the shop floor.

9. Provides daily shop floor support as required by the Machine Shop Supervisor.

10. Interacts with all areas of operations, material management, planning, engineering, tool and die, and quality assurance.

11. Adheres to safety practices and procedures.

12. Follows procedures as defined by Fike policies, procedures, and ISO9001 requirements.

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

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Programming Language. Inspecting/Examining. Machining. Housekeeping. Troubleshooting. Problem Solving. Relationship Building.


Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; 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 frequently exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED : High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED). Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, work orders and engineered drawings. Ability to use shop mathematics. Five or more years of related experience, which includes at least three years as a fully operational set up and run machinist, two years of experience programming NC or CNC machinery.

PREFERRED : Exposure to JDEdwards systems. Master Cam Experience. Cad Cam software.

Compensation: The pay range is $27.72- $36.05 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

Refer to Req ID 3915. Please visit our web site at to fill out an application.


Fike 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.