Molding Machine Operator 1st Shift

Graco•Rogers, MN

3d•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. 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. The operation of injection molding machines for production. Maintain molding machines, auxiliary equipment, material and their processes to produce quality products for internal and external customers in a safe and productive manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate assigned equipment.
Ability to perform various operations under minimum supervision, while maintaining required levels of quality and quantity.
Demonstrated skill and ability to use precision measuring equipment.
Knowledge and adherence to safety rules and practices.
Attention to detail.
Ability to stand/sit/walk, for up to eight hours per day.
Frequent, repetitive elbow movements.
Reaching, grasping, gripping and fine manipulation with hands is required.
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, lift and/or load up to 40 pounds.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

Completion of Math for Manufacturing and Basic Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing.
Personal computer skills.
Prior experience in the operation of injection molding equipment.
Previous experience inspecting components.

Responsibilities

Maintain production of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment and processes.
Maintain a clean, safe work area.
Read and understand operation layouts and blueprints.
Maintain quality of work as required and report any discrepancies.
Inspect component features in accordance with inspection procedure.
Package parts as detailed in process specifications and maintain inventory accuracy.
Operate, load, and maintain auxiliary equipment. Including dryers, grinders, presses, robots and routers.
Troubleshoot the manufacturing process to diagnose and resolve anticipated or actual manufacturing problems that may affect product quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.