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.
Where You’ll Work – High Pressure, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc.
High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) is a premium supplier of high pressure valves, fittings and tubing. For over 60 years, HiP has continued to deliver quality, dependable products and services to customers across the globe.
Our high standards for quality, service and value have enabled us to achieve preferred supplier status with a wide variety of market leaders in many different industries, such as waterjet cutting and blasting, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, research and development, universities and governments and general industry.
Ready to join us?
JOB PURPOSE
Operate CNC machines to safely produce parts that meet Graco-HiP quality requirements at the lowest cost in a timely manner while minimizing waste of materials and resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operate a variety of CNC machines within a department.
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 work orders and blueprints for the parts being run (includes Geometric Tolerancing)
Provide accurate inventory counts at all times and keep parts in appropriate areas.
Perform necessary side operations during machine cycle tie 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.
Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
H igh school diploma or equivalent
2 years of equivalent prior machining experience
Ability to pass HiP skill based training checklist for Level C Machinist
Two year qualifying machining program or a technical school certificate in machining (preferred)
SKILLS
Ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts as required
Ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality and quantity.
Understanding of safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or environment
Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings
Knowledge of hand measuring instruments, not limited to gauges, calipers, indicators, and micrometers
Understanding of basic math, geometry, and algebra
Strong PC skills and ability to work with Microsoft products
Good Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Trade school training on CNC machines
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Certificate
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In an 8-hr workday, must be able to sit 1 hr, stand 6 hrs, and walk 1 hrs
A workday may exceed 8 hours to a maximum of no greater than 12 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 30 lbs and not to exceed 45 lbs where a use of a hoist may be necessary
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).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, L-1, or employment-based permanent residence…