Assembler I - 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 Assembler I to join its Process Pump 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.

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 $XX-$XXX,000. 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.

What is the job about? 

The Assembler I is responsible for all activities as it relates to the assembly, mount, quality check and hydraulic pressure tests various pumps and to combine these pumps with other components and accessories into complete pumping systems.  

Position reports to, and will take functional direction from, the Area Production Supervisor and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (principally Mon-Fri).  

Your main responsibilities: 

• Assemble, disassemble, align, adjust, and repair all process, horizontal, and standard 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. Must have proof of current welding certification and/or able to be certified.
• Make electrical and mechanical connections.
• Move material as required.
• Perform operations such as drilling, tapping, fitting, filing, polishing, honing, reaming, countersinking, and adjusting.
• 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. 

Key Success Factors

Key measures include but not limited to production order accuracy and on-time performance, participation in Kaizen events, improvement proposals, cross-training, e-learning. 

Posting, Reporting, and Work Relations

This role will work closely with Logistics, Test, Mount, Quality, Engineering, and Safety to meet business needs.      

Your background

We imagine that you have:  

• 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, welding, precision measuring instruments, blueprints, or equivalent *preferred
• Specialized on-the-job training in pump hydraulics, diesel engine start-up, and control panel operation. *plus
• Proof of current welding certification and/or able to be certified.
• Possession of a fork lift license and experience in the use of lifting equipment, including crane lift rigging *plus 
• Veterans with MOS experience maintaining and repairing sophisticated or precision industrial or mechanical systems are strongly encouraged to apply. *much preferred 

• Competencies

• 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 sengineering 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.

Physical and Work Environment

• This position requires the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time, frequently grasp tools, bend, stoop, crouch, 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.
• Lift/push/pull pumps and/or boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in a non-climate controlled factory or field environment.

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.

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”. 

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.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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