Job Opportunity at White Knight Fluid Handling Inc.
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We are a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic and industrial markets.
This position is on the company's Step Program, which includes rate increases every six months and a clear path to achieve career advancement. We're looking for reliable, detail-oriented, hard-working, team player, career-minded individuals to help build our great team.
Essential Duties
- Weld plastic parts, creating full sealing welds while meeting production quotas.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area.
- Perform daily maintenance of machines as required and keep supervisor informed of necessary maintenance beyond operator ability.
- Must read and understand layouts, job packets, and blueprints for the parts being welded (includes Geometric Tolerancing).
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure steps are taken to avoid lack of inventory.
- Measure parts during production to ensure parts match blueprints. This may involve the use of comparator, calipers, gages, and related test instruments.
- Perform necessary side operations as required (i.e., deburring, PFA tube bending).
- Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support personnel to operate to departmental standards including quality and productivity goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Education/Certifications: High School diploma, or equivalent. Plastic Welding experience is preferred.
- Skills/Abilities/Competencies: Ability to perform a sequence of operations under minimum supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality and quantity. Understanding of standard safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, or environment. Ability to work through daily operational activities. Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to plan effectively and execute the plans. Strong mechanical aptitude. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Physical Requirements: In terms of an 8-hour workday, "occasionally" means 1 to 33%, "frequently" means 34 to 66% of the time, and "continuous" means 67 to 100% of the time. In an 8-hr workday, must be able to stand 4 hrs., and walk 4 hrs. Position requires frequent bending and stooping, occasional use of fixed or portable stairs, crouching and kneeling and reaching above the shoulder. Must occasionally lift and load up to 45 lbs. or greater. Requires frequent repetitive elbow movements and simple grasping with both hands and occasional firm grasping and fine manipulation with both hands: (lifting, dexterity, coordination, mobility, etc.).
$24.10 - $25.95 per hour, depending on experience.
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, and 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. 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