Machinist II - 2nd shift
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Machinist II Indianapolis [2nd shift - onsite]
Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the globe!
Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Machinist II to join its 2nd shift Process Pump Machining group.
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 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 Area Production Supervisor and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility (primarily Mon-Fri).
Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.
Your main 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 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.
- Perform secondary operations such as deburring, chip removal, bushing installation, drilling, and tapping.
Key Success Factors:
- Understanding GD&T – including but not limited to reading and understanding gaging, know G and M codes, understand machine setups
- Production Order Performance
- On Time Performance to the customer
- Safe work history
- Machine parts with good quality
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 understand the production order to completion.
Your background
We imagine that you have:
- 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.
- Veterans with MOS experience maintaining and operating precision mechanical systems are strongly encouraged to apply. *preferred
- Competencies:
- Material handling equipment (Lift truck, two wheeled truck,
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