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 Machinists run BOTH high production runs and low volume runs, depending on the department and product line.  We use CAM systems to program.  Our shop is pristine-clean, well lit, and climate controlled.  All tools are provided. 

Shifts Available:

4pm – 4am, Sunday – Tuesday* (nights)

4pm – 4am, Wednesday – Friday* (nights)

*Work 36 hours - get paid for 40 hours!   Work 3 days a week.  More time off to do what you enjoy and spend with family. 

Pay Range: $27.35 - $37.95/hr (starting pay depends on experience)

Shift differential: $1.00/hr for night or weekend shift  

Benefits: Effective the 1st of the month following hire, including 88 hours of holiday pay, vacation time, 401(k) match, healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, disability pay, tuition assistance, and more! 

Machine types at Graco: Citizen Swiss lathes, Mazak, Index 5-axis, Hydromat, Mori Seiki, Robodrills, Haas

CNC Machinist will operate CNC mills or lathes to safely produce parts that meet Graco quality requirements at the lowest cost in a timely manner.

Job Duties:

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot a variety of CNC machines within a department.
• Adjust tools and replace as necessary.
• Create and edit CNC programing. 
• Perform daily maintenance of machines as required.
• Read and understand layouts and blueprints for complex parts (includes Geometric Tolerancing).
• Provide accurate inventory counts.
• Use of comparator, CMM, Trimos, gages and related test instruments.
• Perform necessary side operations as required (i.e. deburring).
• Work as a team member and communicate with machine group shifts. 
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Requirements:

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Have completed at least a 2-year qualified precision machining program; OR have at least 4 years of equivalent prior CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read and understand CNC programs and blueprints as required.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality and quantity.
• Understand safety rules and regulations.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing experience preferred.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

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.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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.