Machinist II - 2nd shift

Grundfos; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Parental support

401(k) match program

Comprehensive medical plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Machinist II for 2nd Shift in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves CNC machine setup, programming, and maintenance on various machines. Successful candidates should have a minimum of a High School Diploma and possess hands-on experience with CNC machines and manual machining processes. This full-time position offers opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans and vacation days.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years manual machining experience preferred.
• 1–3 years CNC programming and operation preferred.
• Experience with Fanuc, Mazatrol, and Allen/Bradley controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC machine setup, programming, operation, and maintenance.
• Follow safety and quality procedures.
• Train and instruct other employees.

Skills

Understanding GD&T

G and M code knowledge

Machine setups understanding

Mathematics skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET or equivalent

Additional technical training

Tools

CNC machines

Precision measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Machinist II – 2nd Shift (Onsite, Indianapolis, IN)

Job Overview

The role requires complete CNC machine set‑up, including advanced editing, programming, operation, and preventative maintenance on milling centers, lathes, and other manual machines.

Responsibilities

• Complete setup including programming (Fanuc Controls or G Code preferred), editing, operation and preventative maintenance on CNC milling centers, CNC lathes and/or CNC mills.
• Perform offsets, fixturing and recognize signs of tool wear and poor finish and make adjustments to correct.
• 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.
• Promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc.).
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to prints and specifications and perform secondary operations such as debur, chip removal, bushing, tapping, drilling, etc.
• Provide training and instruction to other employees as required; perform manual and electronic record keeping and information retrieval functions.
• Wear required safety PPE.
• Inspect area in accordance with 5S principles.
• Ensure daily machine and crane PMs are being completed.
• Understand SAP confirmations and insure process is followed.
• Study blueprints, drawings, specifications, etc. to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.

Key Success Factors

• Understanding GD&T – including but not limited to reading and understanding gaging.
• G and M code knowledge.
• Machine setups understanding.
• Production Order Performance.
• On Time Performance to customer.
• Safe work history.
• Machine parts with good quality.
• Participate in Kaizen events and improvement proposals.
• Cross‑training and e‑learning.

Posting, Reporting, and Work Relations

Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with internal customers of the production parts. Paperwork and software must be completed correctly to allow others who have a part in the order’s completion to understand the production order to completion.

Work Conditions

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, 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.

Background

• High School Diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET or equivalent *required.
• Additional technical training *much preferred.
• 2–4 years manual machining (including but not limited to mills, drills and grinders) experience *much preferred.
• 1–3 years CNC programming, operation and setup with various controls including Fanuc, Mazatrol, and Allen/Bradley on CNC milling centers, lathes or mills *much preferred.
• Experience doing precision machining using manual machines such as threading, boring and grooving *much preferred.

Competencies

• Material handling equipment operation (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, threading machine.
• Precision measuring instruments, gages, meters.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and apply mathematics to work from engineering drawings and schematics.
• 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 controls and work instructions.
• Ability to analyze and problem‑solve to resolve various technical and interpersonal issues with collaboration, respect and professionalism.
• A desire to be in a leadership role and accept the responsibilities of meeting production goals.
• Possess a demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Understand and demonstrate a proactive safety approach.
• Possess good problem‑solving skills with limited supervision.
• Proven ability to direct, train, and give guidance on the assembly activities and processes.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to run key machines within areas of responsibility.
• Strong experience using machining centers in a job shop environment.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, setup sheets, etc.; precision measuring instruments, gages, meters.
• Able to be forklift certified; able to be Hazmat certified; able to operate overhead cranes/hoists.
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading, shop math (decimals, fractions, geometry, trigonometry, etc.) and GD&T, manufacturing principles (Safety, Quality, Lean, Process Flow, etc.).
• Awareness of Safety and Quality Systems; able to read and interpret work instructions and procedures.
• Computer skills (MS Windows, Lab View, Excel).
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision.
• Able to work in a non‑climate controlled factory or field environment.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic (including good attendance), strong organizational skills and strong communication skills (written and oral).

Benefits

• 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 personal and professional development.

Job Details

Workplace: Onsite Position
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Contract Type: Full‑Time
Employment Type: Regular

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