Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world!

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Assembler I to join its Process Pump team in Indianapolis.

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 hands-on problem solver who takes pride in building high-quality pumps and pumping systems that keep the world's water moving?  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 - 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.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Process Pump Assembly & Manufacturing team, you'll create impact by Building and testing the pumps and pumping systems that deliver water solutions to communities and industries worldwide, directly contributing to Peerless Pump's mission of pioneering sustainable water technology.

Your main responsibilities include:

• 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

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a mechanically skilled assembler with a strong work ethic, the ability to read engineering drawings and schematics, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. 

We would also imagine that you have:

• 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

It is a plus if you also:

• 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

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).  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.