Quality Technician

Quality Technician  Indianapolis (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.

 

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).

 

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 $53,575.00-$72,883.00.  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.

 

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 *much preferred.
• 3-5 years of Quality Measurement Inspection experience *much preferred
• Operating experience using CALYPSO software on Zeiss Contura CMM desired. *much preferred
• Veterans with MOS experience related are strongly encouraged to apply. *much preferred

 

• 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 improve