Product Inspector

Product Inspector:

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

This position is 2nd shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm-1:45am

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision performs simple to complex dimensional and visual inspection of parts, final assemblies, tooling or cylinders by utilizing the appropriate tolerance based IM&TE.  Reads and interprets drawings, inspection plans and specifications to ensure requirements are met.  Completes quality records and documents non-conforming products.  Focus is on learning advanced inspection techniques and mastering the use of complex inspection equipment.

Compensation: $22.33- $25.68/ hour and is based on the candidate's experience. 

Primary Responsibilities:

1. According to specifications, performs accurate dimensional and visual inspection of components, final assemblies, purchased products, tooling or cylinders by utilizing the appropriate tolerance based IM&TE.

2. Reads and interprets documents such as; drawings, work order instructions, inspection plans and specifications.        

3. Verifies products are in conformance with all engineering requirements, work order specifications and instructions.

4. Conducts basic in-process and courtesy checks for production and conducts in-process inspection auditing.        

5. Performs accurate inspection on various thread types, i.e. NPT, NPTF, UNF, BPT, API, etc.by using Go/NoGo ring gauges and specifications.

6. Completes and documents inspection records, i.e. 1st Article reports, Dimensional reports, LAT documents, etc. on the computer using various software programs and inspection instructions.

7. Interprets and performs inspections on GD&T dimensions.

8. Records non-conformances of products or documents and forwards information to appropriate personnel.        

9. Learns to use advanced inspection equipment; i.e. CMM, optical comparator.

10. Adheres to safety practices and procedures.

11. Follows procedures as defined by Fike policies, procedures, ISO9001 requirements and others as applicable.    

12. Adheres to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) policies and procedures related to NIST 800-171 and completes all required CUI Awareness training, which includes collection, processing/handling, transmission, storage, and general safeguarding practices.

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

Essential Skills:

Detail Oriented. Computer Applications. Problem Solving. Critical Thinking. Process Oriented. Team Work. Documentation and Organization. Troubleshooting. Initiative. Effective Written and Verbal Communication. Mathematical Aptitude.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; 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 and as a minimum lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to guarded moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment is organized and controlled.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED: High School Diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED).  Three years or more of inspection or machining experience. Must have intermediate troubleshooting skills.  Ability to read and interpret drawings, work orders instructions, inspection plans and various specifications.  Experience in utilizing precision measuring tools, (i.e. micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.).

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                                                                    

Refer to Req ID 3864. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application.                                

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.