Plastic welder job description

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.
$20-$27 per hour, depending on experience.

Start or continue your career at a world class manufacturing company as an Electrical Assembler. White Knight (www.wkfluidhandling.com), a Graco company (www.graco.com), is a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the Semiconductor, Solar Cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic, and industrial markets. White Knight operates a clean, growing, and stable manufacturing facility in Kamas, UT. Get out of the traffic and come work in one of Utah's beautiful mountain valleys. WK is a short drive from Heber City, Park City, and surrounding areas, with ride-share opportunities available from the Salt Lake valley. After the evaluation period, WK employees enjoy an outstanding benefit package which includes health and dental insurance, PTO (Paid Time Off for vacation/sick), holiday Pay, 401k with a generous company matching contribution, education reimbursement program, and a discounted employee stock purchase program (NYSE ticker GGG).

This position is on the company's Step Program, which includes rate increases every six months and 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
High School diploma, or equivalent Plastic Welding experience is preferred.

Note: A completed promotional checklist is required to promote to the next level along with required time in grade.

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
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 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.).

Power to BeAt Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.
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. 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.
Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!