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.

4pm - 4am, Sunday - Tuesday night

Work 36 hours, get paid for 40 hours

Job Purpose

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

Essential Duties

• Operate a variety of CNC machines within a department.

• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

• Adjusts tools and replaces as necessary.

• Perform daily maintenance of machines as required and keep supervisor informed of necessary maintenance beyond operator assigned.

• Must read and understand layouts, job packets and blueprints for the parts being run (includes Geometric Tolerancing).

• Provide accurate inventory counts.

• Collect and input SPC data, which may involve 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 operate to departmental standards including quality goals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent.

• Ability to pass Graco skill based test for Level 1 machinist.

• Have completed at least a 2-year qualified machining program or have at least 4 years of equivalent prior machining experience.

• Ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts as required.

• Ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels 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.

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing certificate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

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.

$29.10 - $31.50