Machinist 1

Machinist 1, 2nd shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm-1:45am.

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


Job Summary:

Performs routine tasks which include cleaning machines, deburring parts, and saw operations. Operates other types of machinery such as numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC).


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


Primary Responsibilities:

1. Operates saws and delivers material to operators as needed.
2. Operates lift devices (chain hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts).
3. Keeps the material area clean and provides assistance with cycle count needs.
4. Conducts in-process inspection.
5. Prepares/enters/completes work order reporting, transactions, documentation, and non-conformances in applicable software and computer systems.
6. Adheres to safety practices, 6S, and follows Fike policies and ISO9001.
7. Must be able to pass the forklift certificate within 6 months of hire..
8. Performs set up on at least one machine.
9. Able to set up and run 50% of the product on the primary machine.
10. Able to observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining.

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. Six plus months of Vo-Tech, manufacturing, or mechanical exposure experience. Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, work orders and engineered drawings. Exposure to using hand tools and measuring tools (calipers and gauges). Basic mathematical and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to perform Trainee duties.


Compensation: starting at $21 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 3837. 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.