CNC Machinist Trainee

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?

Gain experience in a safe production environment running CNC related equipment while completing a two-year degree in a Machine Tool Technology program. This specific role is for the development of future CNC Machinists. Upon completion of the two-year Machine Tool Technology degree, incumbents in this role will be promoted to a CNC Machinist C role on an open shift.  

What You Will Do at Graco
 

• Safely run and maintain production on a variety of machining equipment.
• Remove excess material to ensure trouble free and safe operation of machine parts to use in fluid handling products.
• Consistently meet Graco’s expectations in a timely manner for accuracy of work while minimizing waste by maintaining high quality for the product, equipment and facility. 
• Using blueprints and/or work instructions, process parts to specific Graco standards and tolerances.
• Constantly monitor the production process and report any possible product enhancements or safety issues. 
• Meet or exceed departmental goals of efficiency and productivity through collaborative employee involvement.
• Maintain the safest possible work environment for self and others.
• Use all applicable software to input information relative to quality and quantity of parts produced.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current or imminent enrollment in a two  year Machine Tool Technology program.
• Employee must maintain good standing with the school while enrolled and maintain a C average or better.

• Shift is flexible & can be changed to accommodate current courses/schedule; work hours expectation is 80% full time employment or more. (32 hours minimum)

Note: A completed 2-year degree in machining or machine technology is required to be promoted to a CNC Machinist C (transcript is required).

Accelerators

• Within six months of start date, individuals must demonstrate:
  • The ability to safely run and maintain operation of assigned CNC machining equipment consisting of mills, lathes, and grinders.
  • The ability to work from detailed instructions with limited supervision.
  • The ability to use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Must understand safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, runs and/or acts which may cause injury to self, others or the work environment. 
• Have to be willing to accept an off-shift or weekend position upon completion of Machine Tool Technology degree.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In terms of an 8-hour workday, "occasionally" means 1 to 33%, "frequently" means 34 to 66% of the time, and "continuous" means 67 to 100% of the time.
• In an 8-hr workday, must be able to sit 1 hour, stand 3 hours, and walk 4 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 45 lbs or greater.
• 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 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.

$25.99 - $29.59