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: Operate CNC machines in a productive and safe manner to produce parts that meet Graco quality requirements at the lowest cost in a timely manner while minimizing waste of materials and resources. Job Description Operate a variety of CNC machines within Machining Cell Maintain a clean, safe work area Adjusts tools and replace as needed Perform daily maintenance of machines as required and keep supervisor informed of necessary maintenance beyond operator ability Must read and understand layouts, job packets and blueprints for the parts being run (includes Geometric Tolerancing) Provide accurate inventory counts at all times and keep parts in appropriate parts storage areas 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 and productivity goals Inspect finished product to ensure part conformation to drawings, using a variety of precision measuring devices. Other duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma, or equivalent Minimum five years of CNC machining experience Ability to read, understand and edit CNC programs and operational layouts as required Thorough, demonstrated knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Strong mechanical aptitude Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills Must have strong PC skills and ability to work with Microsoft products 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. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.