Assembler I - 2nd shift

Grundfos•Indianapolis, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembler I is responsible for all activities as it relates to the assembly, quality check, hydraulic pressure and performance testing of Standard/Medium products and to combine these pumps with other components and accessories into complete pumping systems. Position reports to the 2nd shift Production Supervisor and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (principally Mon-Fri). Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa. The salary range for this position is $45,300-59,990. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Peerless Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Peerless Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET or equivalent required
Combination of training, education and experience with further technical education in a related field preferred
Experience with vertical and/or horizontal pumps much preferred
Vocational Training in electrical (to 480-3phase) much preferred
Training in welding, precision measuring instruments, blueprints, or equivalent preferred
Specialized on-the-job training in pump hydraulics, diesel engine start-up, and control panel operation.
Proof of current welding (MIG) certification and/or able to become certified. much preferred
Possession of a fork lift license and experience in the use of lifting equipment, including crane lift rigging is an asset.
Veterans with MOS experience maintaining and repairing sophisticated or precision mechanical systems are strongly encouraged to apply. much preferred
Must be flexible with shift change, the incumbent may work 5-8 hour days Monday- Friday and switch to 4-10 hour days Monday- Thursday based on workforce. this position may require frequent overtime
This position will train on 1st shift for 6-7 weeks until cleared to work independently on 2nd shift.
Material handling equipment (Lift truck, two wheeled truck, carts, etc.)
Cranes, hoist, screw jacks, hydraulic jacks
Computer (MS Windows, Lab View, Excel)
Manual, power driven, and pneumatic hand tools, electronic engraver, Power saw, cutoff wheel, grinders, hydraulic press, radial drill, arbor press, Arc Welding, acetylene cutting equipment and threading machine, Precision measuring instruments, gages, meters
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and apply mathematics to work from engineering drawings and schematics to determine assembly procedures and problem solve.
Basic understanding of the fundamentals of electricity.
Ability to operate precision instruments and lifting equipment
Mathematics skills including proficiency subtracting, multiplying and dividing for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally in the English language to understand and use written or verbal control and work instructions,
Ability to analyze and problem solve to resolve various technical and interpersonal issues with collaboration, respect and professionalism.
This position requires the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time, frequently grasp tools, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, lift/push/pull, reach, stand, and walk when performing duties; lift/push/pull, twist and reach when assembling parts.
Specific vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision.
Noisy, not temperature controlled.
Lifting pumps and/or boxes up to 50 lbs.
Able to work in a non-climate controlled factory or field environment.
This position may require frequent overtime.

Responsibilities

Assemble, disassemble, align, adjust, and repair all horizontal and standard vertical pumps.
Checks components prior to assembly for suitability of use.
Mount pumps and other accessories and components to base plates using mechanical fasteners and/or by welding. Proof of current welding certification and/or able to become certified.
Make mechanical and electrical (to 480-3 phase) connections.
Move material as required.
Perform layout work required for mounting and testing
Perform operations such as drilling, tapping, fitting, filing, polishing, honing, reaming, countersinking, and adjusting.
Performs welding and acetylene cutting required for mounting or leak repair.
Performs manual and electronic record keeping and information retrieval functions.
Obtain hardware items necessary to complete job or perform test.
Setup, prepare, and perform hydraulic pressure tests and record results.
Provide training and instruction to other employees as required.
Make performance and run test set-ups for pumps, and pumping systems.
Assist in conducting performance and run test, read and record test data as required.
Receive, store, and retrieve material.
Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc.).
Experience using with Lean manufacturing concepts and cost reduction with an understanding of business metrics to drive performance.

Benefits

5 paid holidays
paid time off for volunteering
up to 20 paid vacation days a year accrued by date of hire
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)-match program
Annual bonuses, parental support, engaging team buildings
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities.
Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.