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Graco · 1 day ago

Maintenance Mechanic Intern

Sioux Falls, SD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Graco is a company that manufactures and markets premium equipment for fluid and powder materials. As a Maintenance Mechanic Intern, you will perform maintenance and repairs on assembly equipment and machine tools, ensuring quality standards are met while contributing to impactful projects within the business.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all company-owned machine tools, assembly equipment and Graco owned manufacturing assets

Perform testing, adjustments and repair in the area of hydraulics, mechanical elements, electrical and electronics

Disassemble equipment, access problems, and reassemble in an expeditious manner (Equipment includes: electrical systems, Programmable Logic Control systems, hydraulic pumps/systems, gear boxes/transmissions, and pneumatic systems)

Read and understand mechanical prints and electrical schematics

Promptly respond to customer maintenance requests concerning equipment breakdowns

Provide support to departmental personnel as workload dictates

Keep accurate maintenance records

Order parts/supplies and maintain inventory accuracy

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

Qualification

HydraulicsElectrical systemsProgrammable Logic ControlMechanical aptitudeElectronic controlsSafety regulationsTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Working toward a technical degree in electrical, electronics, hydraulics, fluid power, robotics or related field

Education in manufacturing/machining programs (i.e. Mechanical Troubleshooting, PLC Controls, Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics, and Electronics)

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

Ability to disassemble equipment, access problems, and reassemble in an expeditious manner (Equipment includes: electrical systems, Programmable Logic Control systems, hydraulic pumps/systems, gear boxes/transmissions, and pneumatic systems)

Ability to adjust machines physical placement and parameters to original machine specifications

Proficient working knowledge of a variety of electronic controls

Understand safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts, which might cause injury to self, others or the environment

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)