Painter Trainee

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Weeks PTO

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(k) Plan

Education Reimbursement

On-Site Fitness

Free Parking

Job summary

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Painter Trainee to join our growing manufacturing team. This entry role focuses on training, preparing items for paint, operating paint shop equipment, and ensuring proper application and inspection of product.

The role offers hands-on experience in a regulated environment with opportunities to learn both processing and quality control within our paint shop. Applicants should be ready to obtain a forklift certificate and grow with the company.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exposure to hand tools (wrenches, drivers). Basic math and computer skills.
• PREFERRED: Exposure to painting, other manufacturing experience, or vo-tech training.

Responsibilities

• Operates lift devices (chain hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Washes, phosphates, and rinses items in preparation for paint.
• Prepares and blasts cylinders and components, utilizing cylinder blaster.
• Performs daily and weekly preventative maintenance on paint shop equipment and processes.
• Operates 2KS paint system and booth automations.
• Applies primer and paint for proper coverage and appearance.
• Visually inspects work for acceptance.
• Performs system transactions and maintains records as required.
• Adheres to safety practices and follows Fike and ISO 9001 policies.

Skills

Subject Matter Exposure

Computer Understanding

Mechanical Aptitude

Housekeeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Painter Trainee

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for an Painter Trainee. 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

Entry role focused on training and assisting operators. The position's emphasis is on learning, preparation of items for paint, operating, and maintaining paint shop equipment. Proper application and inspection of product is a key element.

Compensation

This position starts at $20/ hour and is base on the candidate's experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• 1. Operates lift devices (chain hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts).
• 2. Washes, phosphates, and rinses items in preparation for paint.
• 3. Prepares and blasts cylinders and components, utilizing cylinder blaster.
• 4. Performs daily and weekly preventative maintenance on paint shop equipment and processes.
• 5. Operates 2KS paint system and booth automations
• 6. Applies primer and paint for proper coverage and appearance.
• 7. Visually inspects work for acceptance.
• 8. Performs waste management processes to comply with health and safety requirements.
• 9. Performs system transactions and maintains records as required.
• 10. Must be able to pass forklift certificate within 30 days of hire.
• 11. Adheres to safety practices and follows Fike and ISO 9001 policies.

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

Essential Skills

• Subject Matter Exposure.
• Computer Understanding.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Housekeeping.
• Teamwork.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, stretch, bend, kneel, and stoop. The employee is also required to walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or fell; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally employee is exposed to outdoor environmental conditions. The employee is frequently required to stand. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using appropriate moving devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be willing and able to wear protective clothing and gear as needed.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, follow instructions, work orders, and engineered drawings. Exposure to hand tools (wrenches, drivers). Basic math and computer skills.

PREFERRED: Exposure to painting, other manufacturing experience, or vo-tech training.

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 Requisition ID 3958.

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.