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

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Painter to join its Paint & Prep 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.

Are you a skilled painter who takes pride in delivering flawless finishes on manufactured products? 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 Painter, you will be preparing and painting manufactured products to high-quality standards using electrostatic and conventional spray techniques in our Indianapolis, IN manufacturing facility. 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 Manufacturing Production team, you'll create impact by Ensuring every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards of finish quality and protection, directly supporting on-time delivery to our customers..

Your main responsibilities include:

•    Clean, prepare, prime, seal, and paint surfaces of manufactured products using electrostatic spray equipment
•    Apply protective coatings including paint, enamel, and varnish to meet quality specifications
•    Install nameplates, labels, decals, coupling guards, and flange covers on finished products
•    Perform routine maintenance on paint booth, equipment, and materials to ensure optimal operation
•    Maintain accurate manual and electronic records for production tracking and quality assurance
•    Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a hands-on professional with a strong work ethic, experience in industrial painting or a similar manufacturing environment, and the ability to operate a variety of material handling and power equipment safely.

We would also imagine that you have:

•    High school diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET, or equivalent *required
•    Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, kneeling/crouching, and twisting
•    Able to obtain respirator certification
•    Authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship

It is a plus if you also:

•    2+ years of experience in industrial painting or a similar manufacturing environment
•    Experience with electrostatic painting equipment and techniques
•    Proficiency with material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, hoists) and power tools
•    Veterans with MOS experience maintaining and repairing sophisticated or precision mechanical systems are strongly encouraged to apply. *much preferred

Why you will love working here

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

•    5 paid holidays
•    up to 20 paid vacation days a year accrued by date of hire
•    401(k)-match program
•    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. 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.