Weld Operator Trainee

Fike Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fike Corporation is seeking a Weld-Operator Trainee for 2nd shift at our Blue Springs, MO facility. You will set up and operate welding equipment to join light to medium rupture disc parts, with attention to fixture positioning and process compliance.

Starting pay is $25–$29 per hour, based on experience. Requires a high school diploma or GED and welding/manufacturing exposure; training will occur on the job to support ISO9001 practices and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED). Four years Fike experience with exposure to manufacturing, quality, engineering or operations, work orders, drawings and quality documents or two years welding experience with exposure to manufacturing operations.
• Refer to Req ID 3959.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares metal surfaces for welding, section weld, uses chemicals and etches to perform weld penetration test.
• Performs welding of various metals using gas tungsten arc welding process; electronic beam welders, fit-up structures and weldments for rupture disc and various other products.
• Selects proper electrodes and holders, regulates amount of electrical current and speed.
• Spaces number of welds in accordance with varying conditions and materials to achieve proper fusion, strength and finish without distortion and burning.
• Follows specifications per procedure, blueprint or other documents specified.
• Reads and interprets blue prints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specification of sample or finished part to verify dimensional tolerances.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, comparator and others to check accuracy of work. Performs in-process inspection.
• May build rupture discs using hydraulic and air presses, punch presses and shears.
• Performs helium leak tests, chemical etch marking and dot marking.
• Visually inspects surface for defects and compliance with specifications; may rework as required by specification.
• Communicates any hazardous conditions or situations that become obvious during the weld process.
• Responsible for completing documentation such as work order, MPIS, procedures and other documents.
• Enters work order related data into the AS400 and reports labor in DC Link.
• 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.

Skills

Subject Matter Understanding

Analytical

Computer Applications

Inspecting/Examining

Mechanical

Welding

Housekeeping

Troubleshooting

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4 years Fike experience in manufacturing/quality/engineering/operations

2 years welding experience in manufacturing

Tools

Dial calipers

Tape measures

Micrometers

Squares

Job description

Weld Operator Trainee

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Weld-Operator Trainee, 2nd shift. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Sets up and operates welding machine to weld a limited variety of light to medium rupture disc metal parts. Handles and positions work with or without the use of fixtures.

Compensation: $25-$29/ hour and is based on the candidate's experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares metal surfaces for welding, section weld, uses chemicals and etches to perform weld penetration test.
• Performs welding of various metals using gas tungsten arc welding process; electronic beam welders, fit-up structures and weldments for rupture disc and various other products.
• Selects proper electrodes and holders, regulates amount of electrical current and speed.
• Spaces number of welds in accordance with varying conditions and materials to achieve proper fusion, strength and finish without distortion and burning.
• Follows specifications per procedure, blueprint or other documents specified.
• Reads and interprets blue prints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specification of sample or finished part to verify dimensional tolerances.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, comparator and others to check accuracy of work. Performs in-process inspection.
• May build rupture discs using hydraulic and air presses, punch presses and shears.
• Performs helium leak tests, chemical etch marking and dot marking.
• Visually inspects surface for defects and compliance with specifications; may rework as required by specification.
• Communicates any hazardous conditions or situations that become obvious during the weld process.
• Responsible for completing documentation such as work order, MPIS, procedures and other documents.
• Enters work order related data into the AS400 and reports labor in DC Link.
• 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.

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

Essential Skills

• Subject Matter Understanding
• Analytical
• Computer Applications
• Inspecting/Examining
• Mechanical
• Welding
• Housekeeping
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment Operation

Work Environment

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 for this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally 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). Four years Fike experience with exposure to manufacturing, quality, engineering or operations, work orders, drawings and quality documents or two years welding experience with exposure to manufacturing operations. Must be familiar with measuring tools such as dial calipers, tape measures, micrometers and squares. Must be proficient in basic mathematical skills.

Refer to Req ID 3959.

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.