CNC Machinist Intern

Location: Dayton, Minnesota, USA (French Lake)

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 Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You’ll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you’ll showcase your achievements and the difference you’ve made.

Machinist

Allow machining students to gain manufacturing experience while they are completing their two year Machine Tool Technology degree. Interns will complete special project work support, learn to work on advanced equipment and have the opportunity to run a variety of machines providing Graco machines unload.

What You Will Do at Graco

Operate assigned machines within department.

Learn simple setups and troubleshooting while supervised by skilled Graco full-time machinists.

Check parts with hard gauging and CMM.

Perform periodic quality checks as described in operation layouts.

Package, wash, and deburr as described in operation layouts or otherwise directed by full-time Graco Machinist, Engineer, or Supervisor.

Keep a clean and organized work area.

Responsible for the quality of the parts they produce and follow all necessary inspection requirements.

Work as a team member to aid all shifts and support co-workers to operate to department expectations.

Focus on safety and follow all safety rules and requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

Students must be enrolled in a two year Machine Tool Technology program

Shift is flexible & can be changed to accommodate current courses/schedule.

Student must be in good standing with the school if enrolled, maintaining a C average or better.

Ability to read blueprints.

Comply with all safety rules and requirements.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (Lifting, dexterity, coordination, mobility, etc.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 sit 1 hour, stand 3 hours, and walk 4 hours

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).

Mechanic

Allow machine mechanic students to gain manufacturing experience and learn how to perform repairs on CNC Machine Equipment while they are enrolled in a two year Maintenance-related program.

What You Will Do at Graco

Work on current work orders (CNC Machines, test benches, assembly fixtures, automation equipment).

Train alongside current maintenance employees to develop experience.

Search for parts/tech bulletins/purchase parts.

Help organize and clean maintenance storage areas.

Follow all required safety guidelines and utilize the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

Students must be enrolled in a two-year mechanic/maintenance-related degree (electrical, electronics, hydraulics, fluid power, or robotics, etc.)

Shift is flexible & can be changed to accommodate current courses/schedule.

Student must be in good standing with school if enrolled and maintaining a C average or better.

Ability to read blue prints

Comply with all safety rules and requirements

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (Lifting, dexterity, coordination, mobility, etc.). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 sit 1 hr, stand 3 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).

Erie - Machinist Intern

Allow machining students to gain manufacturing experience while they are completing their Machine Tool Technology degree or certificate program. Interns will complete special project work support, learn to work on advanced equipment and have the opportunity to run a variety of machines providing Graco mac