CNC Machinist Trainee

Graco•Kamas, UT

3d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This specific role is for the development of future CNC Machinists at White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco, Inc. The trainee will gain experience in a safe production environment running CNC related equipment while completing a two-year degree in a Machine Tool Technology program. Upon completion of the degree, incumbents will be promoted to a CNC Machinist C role.

Requirements

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.
Work hours expectation is 80% full time employment or more. (32 hours minimum)
A completed 2-year degree in machining or machine technology is required to be promoted to a CNC Machinist C (transcript is required).
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.