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, 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.

What You Will Do at Graco

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC machines such as lathes or mills to produce metal or plastic parts.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following housekeeping standards, company safety policies, and OSHA guidelines.

• Monitor tool conditions and adjust or replace as necessary.

• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting of machines.  Comply with machine care and use procedures.   
• Must read and understand layouts and blueprints, includes Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Support company quality policies and perform inspection procedures to ensure parts conform to blueprints. 

• Provide accurate inventory counts.
• Use comparator, CMM, height gauge, thread gauges, and other inspection equipment as required. 
• Perform necessary side operations such as deburring.   
• Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support staff to operate to departmental standards including quality goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass Graco checklist for Level 1 Machinist.
• Have completed at least a 2-year qualified machining program or have at least 4 years of equivalent prior machining experience.
• Ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts.
• Proficient in use of a computer and ability to learn required applications. 
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for the position.
• Understand and comply with safety policies to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or environment.
• Familiar with applicable tooling and support tool handling and use requirements. 
• Mechanical ability to perform troubleshooting and minor maintenance on machines. 
• Demonstrated skill in precision measurements. 
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (lifting, dexterity, coordination, mobility, etc.). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In terms of a 10–12-hour workday, "occasionally" means 1 to 33%, "frequently" means 34 to 66% of the time, and "continuous" means 67 to 100% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently stand or walk; and occasionally sit.
• 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 40 lbs.
• 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 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.