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.

Provide general production in planning and executing manufacturing processes in a Cell. While improving manufacturing operations, communicate with a variety of teams, and have the opportunity to perform capital equipment justification. The position will be held accountable for cost, delivery, and quality of operations on all equipment as directed by the Cell Manager.

What You Will Do at Graco

• Plan, execute and report priorities
• Assist or guide in the performance of time studies to determine labor and machine capacity requirements/restrictions
• Identify quality issue trends to understand chronic issues and determine corrective and preventative actions.
• Prepare process control plans, pFMEA’s, flow diagrams, capability studies, and similar documentation in accordance with Graco’s established guidelines.
• Strictly adhere to safety standards and improve the overall effectiveness of current safety program by identifying and eliminating potential safety hazards or conditions that exist.
• Assure consistent product and process quality.
• Serve as communication liaison between engineering, production, marketing, purchasing, etc. and Cell Manager
• Improve quality by root cause analysis using DMAIC/A3 problem solving and corrective/preventative action methodologies.
• Provide hands-on assistance to find solutions.
• Determine the proper processes
• Analyze current production efficiency to find variances in standard work, processes, procedures, and waste in manufacturing layout.
• Select and implement the proper machines, tooling, fixturing, etc., to maximize productivity and quality for all manufacturing operations.
• Perform capital equipment justification as needed.
• Research new technological ideas to keep the Cell continuously improving.
• Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly area as needed
  • Evaluate improvements for machining or assembly
  • Troubleshoot issues (quality, efficiency, etc.) on assembly line or machine
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• 1+ years manufacturing experience or demonstrated qualification in technical field
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes or products with minimum supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously

Accelerators

• Great oral and written communication skills
• Great mechanical aptitude
• Ability to produce innovative process design skills

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 sponsorship). Candidates working under temporary employment authorization, including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, or similar programs, are not eligible for this position. 

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.