Machinist (Day Shift)

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Shift: 6:00am- 4:00pm, Monday- Thursday

Operate CNC machines to safely produce parts that meet Graco quality requirements at the lowest cost in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Set-up, adjust and operate a variety of CNC machines within a department.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adjusts tools and replace as necessary.
• Follow set-up procedures and recommend improvements.
• Read and understand layouts, job packets and blueprints for the parts being run (includes Geometric Tolerancing).
• Provides accurate inventory counts.
• Collect and use SPC data, which may involve use of comparator, CMM, Trimos, gages and related test instruments.
• Assist in process development with engineers, quality technicians and supervisors.
• Perform necessary side operations during machine cycle time as required.
• Perform daily maintenance of machines as required and keeps supervisor informed of necessary maintenance beyond operator assigned maintenance.
• Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support personnel to operate to departmental standards including quality goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Pass Graco skill based written and performance test
• Completion of a 2 year certified machining program and 2 years of CNC machining experience or a Minimum of 5 years CNC machining experience (preferably with mills).
• Knowledgeable in PC Skills for Manufacturing, Measurement Skills for Manufacturing, Math for Machinists, Blueprint Reading for Machinists, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing lll, SPC Theory, SPC Software or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts as required.
• Understand tooling requirements to set-up and operate machines in the department, including pre-setting of tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance level set for quality and quantity.
• Understanding of safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Completion of approved CNC programming course.
• Trade school training on CNC machines.
• Experience in operation of 5 axis machines.

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$32.10 - $33.85