Maintenance Worker Trainee

Maintenance Worker Trainee:

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

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Worker Trainee is an apprentice position where they will learn and develop various skills. They will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines and equipment. They will assist in repairs of electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. They will maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. Finally, they will repair and maintain physical structures using hand tools and power tools.

Job Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements: General exposure to the maintenance trade

Other Requirements: Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions. General knowledge of mechanical and facilities repair and maintenance. Basic knowledge of electrical trade, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Work will be performed in a manufacturing environment. Occasionally, the employee might be exposed to moving mechanical parts and electricity. The noise level in the area is generally moderate. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk for long periods and reach to grasp objects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Alter, maintain, and repair electrical wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment with direction and assistance from other senior maintenance workers.
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables."
• Perform preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines.
• Repair, alter and maintain a variety of tools and equipment. Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Paint structures, perform masonry work, repair plumbing fixtures and repair woodwork, drywall and plaster. Patch concrete and perform repairs on roof and furniture. Build physical structures and work areas.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other maintenance workers and supervisor to diagnose malfunction.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and positions sensors.
• Move, install and adjust fixtures, motors and other electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Initiate requisitions for parts.

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

• The base rate for thispositionstarts at $19.97per hour and goes up depending on experience and qualifications.

Refer to Req ID 3388. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application.

Fike isan 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.