Maintenance Technician III - 1st shift   Indianapolis [onsite]

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 Maintenance Technician III to join its Maintenance Engineering 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.

What is the job about? 

The Electronic Maintenance Technician III will be responsible for the repair of complex electronic circuits on numerically controlled machine tools (including performing all skilled maintenance and repair on CNC/Manual vertical and horizontal machining centers, rotating, stationary and facility systems) and other electronic equipment, and performing all general plant maintenance duties including electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, machine installation, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair, machine tool disassembly, overhaul and assembly, and automotive type repairs.  

This occupation requires formal training in industrial electronics and maintenance.  Position reports to, and will take functional direction from, the Maintenance and Facilities Manager and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (day shift, principally Mon-Fri).  

Your main responsibilities: 

• Setup, operate, and interpret results from complex electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multi-function test meters, and etc.
• Understand and interpret complex electronic and electrical circuit diagrams.
• Recommend the need to repair or replace components.
• Repair, overhaul, disassemble, assemble, install, and dismantle machine tools and other equipment.
• Diagnose and trouble-shoot to determine type of repair required.
• Determine sequence of steps needed to complete assignment.
• Prepare bills of material and sketches of items needed to complete assignment.
• Provide training and instruction to other employees as required.
• Performs manual and electronic record keeping and information retrieval functions
• Move material as required
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules
• Assist subcontracted service and maintenance technicians as required.
• Perform work operations in other fields incidental to and necessary for the completion of assigned maintenance tasks
• Pick-up or deliver material using a car or truck.
• Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc.)

Key Success Factors

Key measures include but not limited to production order performance, participate in Kaizen events, improvement proposal, cross-training, e-learning. 

Posting, Reporting, and Work Relations

This role will work closely with floor operators, department heads, Engineering, Tooling, Production, and Environmental, Health & Safety to meet business needs.    

Your background

We imagine that you have:  

• High school diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET or equivalency  *required
• Advanced Technical training  *much preferred
• Maintenance experience in a Machining and Manufacturing environment  *much preferred
• College credits or degree in Mechanical Engineering or ME Tech  *plus
• LabView software background  *plus

• Competencies

• Electronic test equipment.
• All hand and power tools required to perform maintenance work including electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, machine installation, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair, machine tool disassembly, overhaul and assembly, and automotive type repairs.
• Lift truck, man lift, two wheel trucks, and carts.
• Precision measuring instruments.
• Welding & fabrication background (MIG, TIG, ARC)
• Data terminals and personal computers
• Valid state drivers license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.

What’s in it for you?

What are your goals? Here at Peerless it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employee include:

• 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.

Do you want to learn more? 

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Recruiter at bhummel@peerlesspump.com

 If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, please visit us and check out why our employees are Peerless.  I am PEERLESS!

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

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