Assembler - Manufacturing

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:

Efficiently assemble and pack final and sub-assemblies for customers while meeting on-time deliveries, Graco Quality Standards and efficiency standards. Effectively communicate with all members of the Production Call and other Cells/Factories.


What You Will Do at Graco

• Assemble and pack both sub-assemblies and completed assemblies with supervision and training
• Maintain required work efficiency and productivity on assigned work station/assembly position.
• Monitor daily quality of assemblies and communicate any discrepancies.
• Participate in problem-solving to continually improve the quality of assemblies and processes.
• Utilize Manufacturing ERP and other manufacturing operating systems to report information on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Math, Basic Blueprint, and Measurement Skills for Manufacturing Assessments.

• Requires the ability to perform continuous short-cycle work with required lifting up to 40 lbs
• Ability to efficiently perform basic assembly from detailed instructions and prints
• Requires the ability to add and subtract decimals or fractions and work from operation layouts and written instructions.
• 3-6 months experience in manufacturing assembly operations.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting up to 40 pounds.

• Constant periods of walking and/or standing.
• Sit rarely.
• Repetitive use of arms/wrists and hands for grasping and gripping.
• Regular repetitive bending and twisting of the back, up to 90 degrees.
• Lifting and reaching from floor to waist, waist to chest and above the shoulder frequently.
• Infrequent exposure to outside temperatures while working on dock.
• Correctable vision.

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.

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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.
$25.15 - $28.44