Fike Corporation

Overview

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, is seeking a Welder to set up and operate welding machines for various metal products. The company is located in Blue Springs, MO and employs over 1,200 people worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepares metal surfaces for welding using chemicals, etches and grinders.
• Performs welding of various metals using Mig, Sub-Arc and Tig.
• Fits up structures and weldments for rupture disc and FM200 containers.
• Selects proper electrodes and holders, regulates amps and volts.
• Spaces number of welds in accordance with rupture disc specifications.
• Avoids distortion and burning during the welding process.
• Maintains adjustments as required for welding machines.
• Visually inspects surfaces for defects and compliance with specifications.
• Communicates any hazardous conditions during the weld process.
• May operate forklift to move large items, pallets or bins.
• Adheres to safety practices and procedures.
• Follows procedures defined by Fike policies, procedures and ISO9001 requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED).
• Two to five years welding experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, work orders and engineered drawings.
• Exposure to manufacturing operations is preferred.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Additional Information

• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.