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.

• Operate assigned machines within department. 
• Learn simple setups and troubleshooting while supervised by skilled Graco full-time machinists.
• Check parts with hard gauging and CMM.
• Perform periodic quality checks as described in operation layouts.
• Package, wash, and deburr as described in operation layouts or otherwise directed by full-time Graco Machinist, Engineer, or Supervisor.
• Keep a clean and organized work area.
• Responsible for the quality of the parts they produce and follow all necessary inspection requirements.
• Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support co-workers to operate to department expectations.
• Focus on safety and follow all safety rules and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Students must be enrolled in a two year Machine Tool Technology program
• Shift is flexible & can be changed to accommodate current courses/schedule.
• Student must be in good standing with the school if enrolled, maintaining a C average or better.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Comply with all safety rules and requirements.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (Lifting, dexterity, coordination, mobility, etc.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In terms of an 8-hour workday, "occasionally" means 1 to 33%, "frequently" means 34 to 66% of the time, and "continuous" means 67 to 100% of the time.
• In an 8-hr workday, must be able to sit 1 hour, stand 3 hours, and walk 4 hours
• Position requires frequent bending and stooping, occasional use of fixed or portable stairs, crouching and kneeling and reaching above the shoulder
• Must occasionally lift and load up to 45 lbs or greater
• Requires frequent repetitive elbow movements and simple grasping with both hands and occasional firm grasping and fine manipulation with both hands: (lifting, dexterity, coordination, mobility, etc).

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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.