Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Posted:
9/9/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States ⋅ South Dakota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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. 

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of fast-moving, growing company – especially candidates committed to quality, innovation and solving customer problems. Graco was proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021. 

Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday - Friday

Job Purpose

Operate production machines to perform assigned tasks and produce quality products for internal and external customers, in a safe and productive manner.

Essential Duties

  • Set-up, adjust and operate a variety of auto assembly, packaging, or production machines.

  • Maintain a clean, safe work area.

  • Perform minor machine maintenance as required.

  • Read and understand operation layouts and blueprints.

  • Maintain quality of work as required and report any discrepancies.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Essential Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Ability to set-up and operate assigned equipment.

  • Ability to perform various operations under minimum supervision, while maintaining required levels of quality and quantity.

  • Demonstrated skill and ability to use precision measuring equipment.

  • Knowledge of Graco safety rules and practices.

  • Ability to stand/sit/walk, for up to eight hours per day.

  • Frequent, repetitive elbow movements.

  • Reaching, grasping, gripping and fine manipulation with hands is required.

  • Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, lift and/or load up to 40 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Completion of Math for Manufacturing and Basic Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing.

  • Personal computer skills.

  • Prior machine tool operation skills.

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

Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and opportunities for both professional development and career progression. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.

Our expectations are high. That's why we are always looking to hire the brightest and the best!