Assembler l-1st shift

Grundfos GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Well-being activities

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Assembler I for the Process Pump team in Indianapolis. You will assemble, test, and mount a range of process and standard pumps, combining precision craftsmanship with technical know‑how to deliver reliable pumping systems.

You will read engineering drawings, perform hydraulic pressure tests, and maintain records while training teammates and driving safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education is a plus.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Proficient with hand tools and precision measuring gauges.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, align, adjust, and repair pumps and components.
• Mount pumps and accessories to base plates and make electrical/mechanical connections.
• Set up hydraulic and performance tests and record results accurately.
• Perform drilling, tapping, fitting, balancing, and polishing as needed.
• Maintain records and assist with obtaining hardware items to complete jobs.
• Train teammates and promote teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Read drawings

Drawings & schematics

Mechanical assembly

Quality craftsmanship

Read engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Precision gauges

Measuring instruments

Pneumatic tools

Job description

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.

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 Aff

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.

Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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