Job Description
Job Overview:
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’s Industrial Division is a fast-paced, high-performing, and growing business, with global operations and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual sales. Our equipment helps solve some of the world’s most complex manufacturing challenges. Graco technology is used by automotive companies to achieve the highest quality paint finishes; electronics manufacturers rely on our solutions to manage heat inside 5G equipment and gaming consoles; battery producers use our technology to get the extra mile out of electric vehicles; and Graco enables solar panel manufacturers to increase efficiency while reducing footprint, just to name a few applications. Many of our end user customers are household names that are synonymous with technology thought leadership. Graco’s Industrial Team is built for performance, innovation and service within these markets, with Leading Technology and Proven Quality.
Job Purpose
Fabricate models and prototype parts to support new product development engineering teams. Build, repair and maintain jigs, fixtures, dies, gauges, and tools for Manufacturing Operations.
This position is on 3rd shift - Sunday through Thursday - 10pm to 6am.
Essential Duties
Read and understand blueprints factory.
Program and operate CNC machines.
Transform complicated drawings and sketches into parts.
Perform hand-fitting operations.
Build multiple parts holding tools.
Work with engineers and or support groups on machine requirements that could affect the quality and cost of prototypes being built.
Work from sketches and conversations with engineers as necessary Inspect work to assure parts conform to blueprint by the use of precision measuring equipment.
Maintains safety procedures for self as well as for others using the built tools/prototypes
Must be willing to move to other machines as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Education/Certifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
2 year technical schooling degree in Machine Tool Technology, or Tool and Die.
Minimum of 2 years CNC machine tool operation and programming experience combined milling and turning machines.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Previous CNC operating and programming experience.
Must be able to inspect complex parts, to read and understand complicated drawings, and have training in advanced math and precision measuring instruments (both English and Metric).
Ability to apply Graco standards and geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
Proven ability to do prove outs, preprods and reprocessing and demonstrated examples of cost savings.
Ability to work independently.
Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to plan and effectively execute the plans given by manager or supervisor.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Must have strong PC skills and ability to work with Microsoft products
Promotional Requirements
Demonstrated ability to work with various tool steels and heat treat processes
Demonstrated ability to setup and operate all equipment in the Tool Build area
Time in grade will need to be satisfied along with a completed promotional checklist to move to the Model and Tool and Die Maker B
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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.
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Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!
