Machinist II - 2nd shift

Machinist II Indianapolis [2nd shift - 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 Machinist II to join its Process Pump Machining group.

Peerless: having no equal; matchless, unrivaled. At Peerless, a Grundfos subsidiary, our team of experts come together with a common passion for manufacturing sustainable pumps that provide peace of mind. Our pumps create more reliable food supplies, clean and safe water, and keep life and property safe around the globe. For nearly a century, the Peerless brand has helped keep people safe where they live, work, and play. We are Pioneers. We are united. We are Peerless! Join our united team!

What is the job about?

The Machinist II-2nd shift role requires complete set-up including advanced editing, programming and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines including vertical, horizontal and multi-axis machining centers, manual machines, lathes and mills.

This position reports directly to the 2nd shift Production Supervisor and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (primarily Mon-Fri, 2:30-11:00pm).

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

• Inspect area in accordance with 5S principles
• Insure 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, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• 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; Performs manual and electronic record keeping an information retrieval functions.
• Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc. ).
• 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 off-sets, 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
• Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc. ).
• Inspect parts for conformance to prints and specifications.
• Performs manual and electronic record keeping and information retrieval functions.
• Wear required safety PPE.
• Perform secondary operations such as deburring, chip removal, bushing installation, drilling, and tapping.

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

• Competencies

• Material handling equipment (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 and threading machine, Precision measuring instruments, gages, meters
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and apply mathematics to work from engineering drawings and schematics to determine assembly procedures and problem solve.
• 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 control 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 (MS Windows, Lab View, Excel)
• Manual, power driven, and pneumatic hand tools, electronic engraver, Power saw, cutoff wheel, grinders, hydraulic press, radial drill, arbor press, and threading machine This position requires the incumbent to stand for extended periods of time, frequently grasp tools, stoop, crouc.