Painter Trainee

Requisition
3958
-Posted
09/25/2026

- Operations

- Full-Time

- Fike Corporation

- United States

- Missouri

- Blue Springs

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:

• 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 waste management processes to comply with health and safety requirements.
• Performs system transactions and maintains records as required.
• Must be able to pass forklift certificate within 30 days of hire.
• 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:

• 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 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.