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Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Assembler I-2nd shift to join its Horizontal Assembly & Test group.

Why Peerless?

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 100years.  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.
Are you passionate about ensuring product quality through precision measurement and hands-on problem solving?  Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

Are you a skilled pump assembler building toward excellence in safety, quality, and production? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Assembler I-2nd shift (Horizontal), you will be assembling, mounting, and testing horizontal pumps while serving as a hands-on team lead who drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the production floor. 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.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Horizontal Production - PPU Indianapolis team, you'll create impact by example on the shop floor to ensure pumps and pumping systems are built safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards..

Your main responsibilities include:

• Assemble, disassemble, align, adjust, and repair horizontal and standard vertical pumps, mounting components to base plates using mechanical fasteners and welding
• Set up and perform hydraulic pressure tests, performance tests, and run tests—recording all results accurately in SAP and manual systems
• Perform operations such as drilling, tapping, fitting, filing, reaming, welding, and acetylene cutting as required for assembly and leak repair
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying productivity gains, maintaining 5S standards, and participating in Kaizen events

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a mechanically skilled assembler, welding capability, and the ability to read engineering drawings—someone who thrives in a hands-on production environment. 

We would also imagine that you have:

High school diploma or GED/HSE *required

Additional vocational training in electrical (to 480-3phase), welding, precision measuring instruments, or blueprint reading

Current welding certification or ability to obtain certification

Mechanical aptitude with ability to read and apply mathematics from engineering drawings and schematics

Proficiency with manual, power-driven, and pneumatic hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and lifting equipment

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience with horizontal and/or vertical pump assembly
• Forklift license and experience with crane lift rigging
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts, SAP, and MS Office applications

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Annual bonuses, health insurance and 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 and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Peerless Pump? Apply today!

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit peerlesspump.com

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 (paid hourly, non-exempt, plus shift differential).  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.

Peerless participates in E-verify and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions subject to post offer drug screening and background checks.

Peerless needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.  Employment decisions at Peerless and Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.  Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.