Vertical Assembler II-1st shift

Grundfos GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, seeks an experienced Assembler II for our Vertical Pump team on 1st shift in Indianapolis. You will assemble, test, and package pumping systems, merging mechanical work with welding and electrical tasks to deliver reliable water solutions.

The role emphasizes precision, blueprint reading, and hands‑on problem solving in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting; prior welding certification and SAP/LabVIEW familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with vocational training in electrical, welding, precision measuring, or blueprint reading.
• Current welding certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics; proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with manual, power-driven, and pneumatic hand tools; lifting equipment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, align, adjust, and repair vertical and horizontal pumps; build packages into complete pumping systems.
• Mount pumps and accessories to base plates; make electrical connections up to 480V 3-phase.
• Perform hydraulic and performance tests; record results accurately.
• Perform precision operations like drilling, tapping, honing, and cutting as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine assembly procedures and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide training and promote safety, quality, and Lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Mechanical aptitude

Assembly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training in electrical or welding

Tools

SAP

LabVIEW

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 II to join our 1st shift Vertical 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 skilled hands‑on technician who takes pride in building powerful pumping systems that keep water moving where it's needed most? 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 Vertical Pump Assembler II, you will be assembling, testing, and packaging vertical and horizontal pumps and complete pumping systems — combining precision mechanical work with welding, electrical connections, and hydraulic testing to deliver reliable solutions. 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 Vertical Pump Manufacturing team, you'll create impact by Building and testing high‑quality pumping systems that deliver water solutions to communities and industries worldwide, while mentoring fellow team members and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Assemble, disassemble, align, adjust, and repair vertical and horizontal pumps; build package units by combining pumps with components and accessories into complete pumping systems
• Mount pumps and accessories to base plates using mechanical fasteners and welding; make electrical connections up to 480V 3-phase 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, honing, polishing, and acetylene cutting as required for mounting and leak repair
• Inspect components prior to assembly for suitability; read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to determine assembly procedures and troubleshoot issues
• Provide training and instruction to team members while promoting safety, quality, and Lean manufacturing practices

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a mechanically skilled assembler with welding capability, strong blueprint‑reading skills, and the hands‑on precision to build and test complex pumping systems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

We would also imagine that you have:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent with vocational training in electrical, welding, precision measuring, or blueprint reading
• Current welding certification or ability to obtain certification
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to read engineering drawings/schematics and apply math to fabrication
  calculations
• Proficiency with manual, power‑driven, and pneumatic hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and lifting equipment (cranes, hoists, forklifts)
• Veterans with related technical MOS experience are strongly encouraged to apply. *much preferred

It is a plus if you also:

• Direct experience assembling vertical and/or horizontal pumps
• Forklift license and crane lift rigging experience
• Familiarity with SAP, LabVIEW, and Lean manufacturing concepts

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 Affimitive 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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