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.

Hours: 6am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday

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.

Essential Duties

Read and understand blueprints
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 support groups on machine requirements that could affect the quality and cost of prototypes being built
Work from sketches and information from engineers as necessary
Inspect work to assure parts conform to blueprints
Maintain safety procedures for self and end users
Must be willing to move to other machines as needed
Other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 year technical school degree in Machine Tool or Tool and Die
Minimum 4 years of CNC machine tool operation and programming experience, combined with milling and turning machines
Minimum 7 years experience as a Model and Tool and Die Maker with a wide range of machine use and project variety
Training in Measurement Skills for Manufacturing, Math for Machinists, Blue Print Reading for Machinists, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing III

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Previous CNC operating programming experience
Must be able to inspect complex parts, read and understand complicated drawings, and have advanced math and precision measuring instruments (both English and metric)
Ability to apply Graco standards and geometric tolerancing and dimensioning
Experience preforming prove-outs, preprods, reprocessing, and cost savings
Ability to establish and manage project hours and materials
Ability to work independently
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communications
Ability to plan and execute directions
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong PC skills

Physical requirements

Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds
Ability to stand for the course of the shift
Ability to bend, push/pull, stoop, walk
Ability to perform repetitive motion of arms, fingers, hands
Good eye/hand coordination
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

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!