Painter -1st shift

Grundfos • Indianapolis, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Painter to join its Paint & Prep group. 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 Painter, you will be preparing and painting manufactured products to high-quality standards using electrostatic and conventional spray techniques in our Indianapolis, IN manufacturing facility. 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

• High school diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET, or equivalent required
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, kneeling/crouching, and twisting
• Able to obtain respirator certification
• Authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in industrial painting or a similar manufacturing environment
• Experience with electrostatic painting equipment and techniques
• Proficiency with material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, hoists) and power tools
• Veterans with MOS experience maintaining and repairing sophisticated or precision mechanical systems are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards of finish quality and protection, directly supporting on-time delivery to our customers.
• Clean, prepare, prime, seal, and paint surfaces of manufactured products using electrostatic spray equipment
• Apply protective coatings including paint, enamel, and varnish to meet quality specifications
• Install nameplates, labels, decals, coupling guards, and flange covers on finished products
• Perform routine maintenance on paint booth, equipment, and materials to ensure optimal operation
• Maintain accurate manual and electronic records for production tracking and quality assurance
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 5 paid holidays
• up to 20 paid vacation days a year accrued by date of hire
• 401(k)-match program
• Annual bonuses
• health insurance
• a 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

What This Job Offers

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