Material Prep & Handling Specialist

Graco•Kamas, UT

About The Position

The Material Prep & Handling Specialist efficiently processes transactions, prepares materials for production, and delivers products and parts to internal and external customers. The role operates saw equipment to cut bar stock and other materials to specified lengths and requirements while ensuring accuracy, quality, safety, and timely material availability. It also performs plant support duties to maintain production flow and minimize bottlenecks in machining and material processing. The position is with White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco, Inc. White Knight manufactures pumps and fluid transfer technology for semiconductor, solar cell, LED, flat-panel display, electronic, and industrial markets. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The base hourly pay range is $23.00–$25.15. The final rate depends on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, experience, and internal equity. Graco offers medical and dental benefits, a stock purchase plan, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be or become qualified to operate a forklift.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy.
Ability to safely operate or become qualified to operate assigned saws and other material handling equipment.
Ability to read and follow work orders, material specifications, and cutting instructions.
Basic measurement skills and ability to use measuring tools to verify material dimensions and cut lengths.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout an eight-hour workday.
Ability to frequently stoop, bend, lift, and load materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis; temporary employment authorization and immigration sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, saw operation, material preparation, or material handling experience.
Blueprint reading experience.
Experience operating band saws and cutting metal bar stock to specified dimensions.
Experience using measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, or other dimensional inspection tools.

Responsibilities

Stock, organize, and locate materials, including bundled bar stock and other raw materials.
Operate band saws and associated equipment to cut materials to specified lengths, sizes, and production requirements.
Review work orders, material specifications, and cutting requirements to prepare materials accurately.
Verify material type, dimensions, and cut lengths against production specifications.
Set up and adjust saw equipment, cutting guides, stops, and tooling as needed.
Select appropriate blades, cutting speeds, and operating parameters based on the material and job requirements, as applicable.
Monitor saw operation and cutting quality, and report equipment issues or maintenance needs.
Safely handle, position, secure, and move raw materials using appropriate material handling equipment.
Complete computer transactions supporting material movements, inventory control, and production requirements.
Move materials and parts between production areas to support machining schedules and workflow.
Maintain records related to material movements, cutting activities, inventory, and production support.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including appropriate storage and identification of materials and remnants.
Follow safety procedures when operating saws, handling sharp materials, changing blades, and using material handling equipment.
Promptly report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and unsafe conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.