Molding Operator Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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

Set-up, change-over and maintain molding machines, molds, material and their processes to produce quality products for internal and external customers in a safe and productive manner.

Essential Duties

• Set-up and maintain production of injection molding machines, tooling, and processes.

• Inspect molded components to confirm quality.

• Locate, transport, install, and store injection molds in accordance with established guidelines.

• Troubleshoot the manufacturing process to diagnose and resolve anticipated or actual manufacturing problems that may affect product quality.

• Inspect, clean, and maintain molds and tooling subsequent to each production run.

• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

• Perform minor machine maintenance as required.

• Read and understand operation layouts and blueprints.

• Maintain quality of work as required and report any discrepancies.

• Operate and maintain auxiliary equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Technical degree or diploma in related field or equivalent experience (5 years of injection molding experience).

• 3 years of experience with operating injection molding equipment.

• Ability to set-up and 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.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to operate forklift.

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Completion of Math for Manufacturing and Basic Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing.

• Personal computer skills.

• Prior machine tool operation skills.

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.