CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift (4 Day Work Week)

Graco•Erie, PA

10h

About The Position

Operate CNC machines to safely produce parts that meet Graco-HiP quality requirements, at the lowest cost and in a timely manner, while minimizing waste of materials and resources. The role is with High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), a subsidiary of Graco, Inc. HiP supplies high-pressure valves, fittings, and tubing to customers across a range of industries. The position works across a variety of CNC machines and involves reading work orders, blueprints, and CNC programs; adjusting tools; performing machine maintenance and related side operations; and maintaining accurate inventory and an orderly, safe work area. The machinist collaborates with team members across shifts to meet departmental quality and productivity standards. This is a second-shift role with a four-day work week. The workday may exceed eight hours, up to a maximum of 12 hours. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently and without restrictions; immigration sponsorship is not available. The base hourly pay range is $23.17–$27.75, with the final rate based on factors including location, skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of equivalent prior machining experience.
Ability to pass HiP’s skill-based training checklist for Level C Machinist.
Ability to read and understand CNC programs and operational layouts as required.
Ability to perform a sequence of operations with minimal supervision while consistently meeting quality and quantity performance levels.
Understanding of safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe setups, operations, or acts that could cause injury or harm to people or the environment.
Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings.
Knowledge of hand measuring instruments, including gauges, calipers, indicators, and micrometers.
Understanding of basic math, geometry, and algebra.
Strong PC skills and ability to work with Microsoft products.
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis; temporary work authorization programs and immigration sponsorship are not eligible.
Physical ability to sit for 1 hour, stand for 6 hours, and walk for 1 hour during an 8-hour workday.
Ability to bend and stoop frequently; occasionally use fixed or portable stairs, crouch, kneel, and reach above the shoulder.
Ability to occasionally lift and load up to 30 pounds, and loads not exceeding 45 pounds where a hoist may be necessary.
Ability to perform frequent repetitive elbow movements and simple grasping with both hands, and occasional firm grasping and fine manipulation with both hands.

Nice To Haves

Two-year qualifying machining program or technical school certificate in machining.
Trade school training on CNC machines.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Certificate.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of CNC machines within the department.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Adjust tools and replace them as needed.
Perform daily machine maintenance and inform the supervisor when maintenance needs exceed the operator’s ability.
Read and understand work orders and blueprints, including geometric tolerancing, for parts being produced.
Provide accurate inventory counts and keep parts in appropriate areas.
Perform required side operations during machine cycle time, such as deburring.
Work as a team member to support all shifts and personnel in meeting departmental quality and productivity standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.