CNC Machinist C - Now Hiring

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.

Where You'll Work - Lubrication Equipment Division (LED)

Our heritage brand - with a legacy dating back to the company's initial founding in 1926 - Graco's Lubrication Equipment Division (LED) is a global leader in fluid handling technology, providing products worldwide to a diverse range of markets including vehicle service, industrial, fleets and transportation, construction and mining, as well as renewable and non-renewable energy markets.

The future of LED is bright, with significant investments being made across the business; the division is expanding to accommodate increased demand and growth driven by an investment in new products and innovative ideas. With global industry ramping up into high gear, LED is positioned to grease the wheels, bearings, and machinery that will revolutionize the future.

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Job Purpose

Operate CNC machines in a productive and safe manner to produce parts that meet Graco's quality standards at the lowest cost in a timely manner while minimizing the waste of materials and resources.

This position is on 3rd shift - Sunday through Thursday - 10PM - 6AM.

Essential Duties

• Operate a variety of CNC machines within a factory
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adjusts tools and replace as needed
• Perform daily maintenance of machines as required and keep supervisor informed of necessary maintenance beyond operator ability
• Must read and understand layouts, routings, and blueprints for the parts being run
• Demonstrated proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Provide accurate inventory counts at all times and keep parts in appropriate storage areas
• Proficient in the use of comparators, CMM, Trimos, gages, and related measurement tools
• Collect and input SPC data which involves the use of comparator, CMM, Trimos, gages, and related test instruments
• Perform necessary side operations during machine cycle time as required (i.e., deburring).
• Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support personnel to produce machined parts which meet Graco standards of quality and productivity goals
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education/Certifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a Machine Tool Technology degree program or an equivalent number of years of machining experience is preferred.
• Candidates that have completed the first year of a 2-year Machine Tool Technology program may be considered for employment contingent on the successful completion of the degree, certificate, or program.

Note: A completed 2-year degree in machining or machine technology is required to be promoted to the next level (transcript is required) along with required time in grade and completed promotional checklist.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts
• Ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Full compliance with safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or the environment
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to plan effectively and execute the plans
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must have strong PC skills and the ability to utilize all Graco's Manufacturing ERP systems and other manufacturing operating systems.

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Power to Be

At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.

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.

Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!