Assembly Technician - 3rd shift

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 – White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco, Inc.

White Knight was established in 1995 and has consistently developed and manufactured high-quality products. We are a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic and industrial markets.

Ready to join us?

Graco is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly-engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial

applications. This position will support our White Knight Fluid Handling division in Kamas, Utah. White Knight Fluid Handling is a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the Semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic, and industrial markets.

Job Purpose

Under supervision, production and completion of final and sub- assemblies for internal and external customers on a timely basis maximizing quality and efficiency

Essential Duties

• Assemble and pack both sub-assemblies and completed assemblies with close supervision.
• Maintain required work efficiency and productivity on assigned work station/assembly position.
• Monitor daily quality of assemblies and communicate any discrepancies.
• Participate in quality inspection and problem solving to continually improve the quality of assemblies and processes.
• Report information on quality, delivery and cost with labor tracking systems.
• Assist others employees as required.
• Clean up and organize work area daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Position Requirements

Essential

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to efficiently perform basic assembly and operations from detailed instruction.
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work on a team and follow/execute a plan
• Good communication skills and work well with others
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and manufacturing procedure numbers.

Desirable

• Previous experience in plastics assembly is an accelerator
• Previous experience in electrical assembly is an accelerator

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds or greater
• Ability to push/pull
• Ability to stoop
• Continuous standing during the course of an 8-hour day
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Handle and manipulate complex tooling & equipment
• Frequent repetitive elbow movement and simple grasping with both hands
• Wear safety glasses

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 http://www.e-verify.gov/.

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.