Assembler l-1st shift

Grundfos • Indianapolis, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Assembler I to join its Process Pump team in Indianapolis. Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career. As our new Assembler I - 1st Shift, you will be assembling, testing, and mounting a range of process and standard pumps, combining precision craftsmanship with technical know-how to deliver reliable pumping systems. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

Requirements

• Mechanically skilled assembler with a strong work ethic
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or GED, with further technical education or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and apply math to material fabrication
• Proficiency with manual, power-driven, and pneumatic hand tools as well as precision measuring instruments and gages
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a non-climate-controlled factory environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process, vertical, and/or horizontal pump assembly
• Forklift license and experience with lifting equipment including crane lift rigging
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, align, adjust, and repair process and standard pumps, checking all components for suitability prior to assembly
• Mount pumps, accessories, and components to base plates using mechanical fasteners and make electrical and mechanical connections
• Set up and perform hydraulic pressure tests, performance tests, and run tests on pumps and pumping systems, recording all results accurately
• Perform precision operations including drilling, tapping, fitting, reaming, balancing, and polishing of components as needed
• Maintain manual and electronic records, retrieve information, and obtain hardware items necessary to complete jobs
• Provide training and instruction to fellow team members while promoting teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Health insurance
• Strong focus on well-being activities
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions
• Carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Merit increases
• Bonuses
• Employee stock purchase programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED