Rupture Disc Operator Trainee

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing Bonus

Education Reimbursement

On-Site Fitness Center

Job summary

Fike Corporation in Blue Springs, MO seeks a Rupture Disc Operator Trainee, Days, an entry role focused on learning and assisting operators. You will perform routine tasks, clean machines, and form parts while understanding techniques and training requirements.

Starting pay is $20/hr based on experience. Responsibilities include handling dies, operating presses, using basic hand tools, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, work orders, and engineered drawings.
• Preferred: Mechanical exposure or Vo-Tech training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lifting, moving, clamping dies and material on machines.
• May press out parts using punch presses and hydraulic presses.
• May use shears, nibblers, sanders and soldering equipment.
• Buff parts and wash as required; maintain clean work area.
• Adhere to safety practices and ISO9001; pass forklift cert within 6 months.
• Regular attendance and basic inspection/assembly duties.

Skills

Reading instructions

Machining aptitude

Mechanical dexterity

Inspecting ability

Computer literacy

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: Rupture Disc Operator Trainee (4064)

Requisition ID4064-Posted10/30/2026-Operations-Full-Time-Fike Corporation-United States-Missouri-Blue Springs

Rupture Disc Operator Trainee- Engineered Lab, Days

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

Job Summary:

Entry role focused on training and assisting operators. Performs routine and manual tasks which includes cleaning machines, punching out parts and forming parts. Emphasis is on learning techniques. Must read minimum training requirements.

Compensation: this position starts at $20/hr and is based on the candidate’s experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assists in lifting, moving, clamping and bolting dies and material on machines for formation.

May press out parts using punch presses and hydraulic air presses.

May use shears, nibblers, sanders and soldering equipment.

May use a Scotch Brite or sandpaper to buff part clean and/or wash part in an appropriate solution.

Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.

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 related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required

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

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. Ability to read and follow instructions, work orders, and engineered drawings.

PREFERRED: Mechanical exposure 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:

• 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 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.