Machinist Intern  Indianapolis [day shift - onsite]

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

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking a Machinist Intern to join its Summer 2026 Intern program in the Horizontal Machining 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 Machinist Intern will be embedded in the Horizontal Machining group work with the machine shop team being hands on with machines and equipment and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines including vertical, horizontal and multi-axis machining centers, manual machines, lathes and mills.

This position reports directly to the 1st shift Area Production Supervisor and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (primarily Mon-Fri).

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 $20/hr.

Your main responsibilities: 

• Assist with production needs.
• Assist with machine setups mills, lathes, CNC equipment, or other equipment
• Gain knowledge and experience with machining process.
• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and simple blueprints
• Support CNC programming task, such as loading program or making minor edits.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace following shop safety protocols.
• Document production data, part counts, and quality checks.
• Build confidence working in a professional manufacturing environment.
• 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:

• Collaborating with operations and engineering
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely

Posting, Reporting, and Work Relations:

• Follow all safety and quality procedures and standards and participate in efforts to improve processes, product flow and work standards
• Complete required paperwork (manual and electronic) in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and work area
• Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc.).
• Inspect parts for conformance to prints and specifications.
• Performs manual and electronic record keeping and information retrieval functions.
• Wear required safety PPE.
• Perform secondary operations such as deburring, chip removal, bushing installation, drilling, and tapping

Work conditions

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds,
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, squat, sit, walk, and stand for at least 8 hours a day
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Non-climate controlled facility.   

Your background

We imagine that you have:  

• High School Diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET or equivalent *required by start date
• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in machining or a related field.
• Additional Technical training  *much preferred.

• Competencies:

• Material handling equipment (Lift truck, two wheeled truck, carts, etc.
• Cranes, hoist, screw jacks, hydraulic jacks.
• 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

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.

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.