Manufacturing Engineer I – Associate Full Time NEW

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.

Job Purpose

Plan and execute requirements of the Strategic Business Unit and the Cell. The position will be held accountable for cost, delivery, and quality of operations on all equipment as directed by the Cell Leader.

Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly-engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Lubrication Equipment Division (LED) in Anoka, MN. At LED, Industrial Lubrication products are used in wind energy, general manufacturing and steel and mining industries (http://bit.ly/1jTCVMI). Petroleum Management products control fluids traditionally used for servicing vehicles, including pumps, tanks, hose reels, and meters (http://bit.ly/1krX8Tf).

Essential Duties

Plan, execute and report priorities

Man-hour estimates

React to changing priorities

Recordkeeping and reporting

Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly area as needed

Evaluate upgrades for machining or assembly

Troubleshoot issues (quality, efficiency, etc.) on assembly line or machine

Serve as communication liaison between engineering, production, marketing, purchasing, etc. and Cell Leader

Work as a team player

Provide technical assistance

Provide hands-on problem resolutions

Report and facilitate correction of out-of-specification conditions

Determine the proper processes

Create and analyze standards and operation layouts

Select and implement proper fixturing and tooling for machining and/or assembly job

Perform capital equipment justification as needed

Plan and implement preventive and corrective actions for reducing scrap, rework and down time

Research and implement new technological ideas to keep the Cell continuously improving

Learn and implement process improvements

Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

BS degree in engineering or equivalent

0 – 1 years manufacturing experience or demonstrated qualification in technical field

Good oral and written communication skills

Good mechanical aptitude

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).

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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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.

$64,600.00 – $113,100.00