CNC Machinist

This position entails the operation of CNC machines in a productive, safe, and timely manner to produce parts that meet Graco’s (our parent company) quality standards – at the lowest cost while minimizing the waste of materials and resources.

Essential Duties

• Operate a variety of CNC machines within a factory
• 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, routings, and blueprints for the parts being run
• Demonstrated proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Provide accurate inventory counts at all times and keep parts in appropriate storage areas
• Proficient in the use of comparators, CMM, Trimos, gages, and related measurement tools
• Collect and input SPC data which involves the use of comparator, CMM, Trimos, gages, and related test instruments
• 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 produce machined parts which meet Graco standards of quality and productivity goals
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Education/Certifications
• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a Machine Tool Technology degree program or a Technical School Certificate in Machining or an equivalent number of years of machining experience is preferred.
• Candidates that have completed the first year of a 2-year Machine Tool Technology program may be considered for employment contingent on the successful completion of the degree, certificate, or program.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts
• Ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Full compliance with safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or the environment
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to plan effectively and execute the plans
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must have strong PC skills and the ability to utilize all Graco’s Manufacturing ERP systems and other manufacturing operating systems.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

• $34.09 - $39.75