Machinist II - 2nd shift

Grundfos GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Peerless Grundfos is seeking a skilled Machinist II (2nd shift) in Indianapolis to perform complete setup, programming, editing, and operation of CNC and manual machines for pump components. You will read blueprints, select fixtures, and ensure tight tolerances while mentoring teammates in a fast-paced shop floor environment.

The role requires high school equivalency and strong blueprint reading, with experience on Fanuc and related controls.

Qualifications

• Hands-on precision machinist with blueprint reading and shop math skills.
• Ability to set up and run CNC and manual equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Fanuc G-code programming and machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program (Fanuc/G Code), edit, and operate CNC machining centers, lathes, mills, and manual machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select and align fixtures and tools; set speeds, feeds, and coolant flow.
• Monitor operations, adjust offsets and tooling to maintain quality.
• Train and mentor fellow machinists and uphold 5S, safety, quality standards.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Blueprint reading

Manual machining

G-code (Fanuc)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol

Allen-Bradley controls

Job description

Are you a skilled machinist who takes pride in precision CNC and manual machining for mission-critical pump components? 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 Machinist II - 2nd Shift, you will be performing complete setup, programming, editing, and operation of CNC and manual machines to manufacture centrifugal pump components at our Peerless Pump facility in Indianapolis. 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 Machining team, you'll create impact by Delivering precision-machined components that power Peerless centrifugal pumps used in critical applications worldwide, while mentoring teammates and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Set up, program (Fanuc/G Code), edit, and operate CNC machining centers, lathes, mills, and manual machines to produce pump components to tight tolerances
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequences
• Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, and materials; calculate and set speed, feed, depth of cut, and coolant flow parameters
• Monitor machine operations, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, and adjust offsets, tooling, and controls to maintain quality
• Verify finished work pieces against prints and specifications; perform secondary operations including deburring, drilling, and tapping
• Train and mentor fellow machinists, maintain equipment through preventative maintenance, and uphold 5S, safety, and quality standards

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a hands-on precision machinist with strong blueprint reading skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to independently set up and run CNC and manual equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We would also imagine that you have:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to read blueprints and apply shop math (fractions, decimals, geometry, trigonometry)
• This position requires the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time, frequently grasp tools, lift/push/pull, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, and walk when performing duties; twist and reach when assembling parts in a non-climate-controlled factory environment.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future

It is a plus if you also:

• 2-4 years of manual machining experience (mills, drills, grinders) and 1-3 years of CNC programming/setup experience with Fanuc, Mazatrol, or Allen-Bradley controls
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and experience in a job shop machining environment
• Experience with material handling equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists) and familiarity with Lean/manufacturing principles

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• 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 programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Peerless?

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 $53,000-$70,290. 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 Affiantitive 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.

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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