Grundfos

Quality Technician - Receiving Indianapolis [mid shift day - onsite]

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 Quality Technician to join its Quality Assurance team.

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 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.

What is the job about?

The Quality Technician is responsible for Quality Control support of products, processes, and assistance with Continuous Improvement programs.

This position reports directly to the 1st shift Quality Supervisor and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (primarily Mon-Fri, 10a-6:30p).

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.

Your main responsibilities:

• Provide Shop Support for incoming parts, assembly and establish root cause;
• Process Quality Transactions.
• Operate Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), use hand gauges, go/no go tooling to determine part compliance to company drawings.
• Quality planning, including the establishment and maintenance of procedures for quality related tasks and processes; contribute to Material Review Board meetings.
• Assist in problem-solving efforts both internal and external facilities.
• Develop and implement quality systems for new products, parts including inspection and layout.
• Communicate directly with suppliers for disposition of material and to process vendor corrective actions requests;
• Work with suppliers to achieve capable products and processes.
• Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc.)
• Occasionally perform Quality System audits (internal & external)

Key Success Factors

• Computer competency with Microsoft Office Suite, digital pictures, and e-mail.
• Practical knowledge of using Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)

Your background

We imagine that you have:

• High School Diploma, GED/HSE/HiSET or equivalent *required
• Associate’s degree in Engineering/Science *preferred.
• 3-5 years of Quality Measurement Inspection experience *much preferred
• Operating experience using CALYPSO software on Zeiss Contura CMM desired. *desired
• Competencies
• Team Player a must with strong communication, organizational, and written skills.
• Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T and proficient with measuring equipment.
• Knowledge: Process improvement techniques.
• This position requires the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time, frequently grasp tools, bend, stoop, crouch, twist, reach, stand, and walk when performing duties.
• Able to work in non-climate controlled factory and lab environment.

What’s in it for you?

What are your goals? Here at Peerless it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employees include:

• 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 both personal and professional development.
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

Do you want to learn more?

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Recruiter at bhummel@peerlesspump.com

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.

We look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, please visit us and check out why our employees are Peerless. I am PEERLESS!

Peerless participates in E-verify and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions subject to post offer drug screening and background checks.

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