Assembly Technician

Pfeiffer Vacuum, part of the Bush Group, has been innovating in the vacuum industry since 1890. Over 4,000 employees worldwide provide solutions for various vacuum applications, aiming to be the most sustainable and fastest-growing market player.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Assembly Technician in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment and machines using engineering drawings.
• Follow basic instructions and directions.
• Perform basic wiring from drawings or instructions provided.
• Determine the best way to assemble equipment using engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot potential issues before and while building the machines.
• Make changes to assemblies as required during the building process.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, both hydraulic and pneumatic.
• Work directly with engineering to suggest design or component changes necessary for assembly.
• Design and implement electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic changes and document them.
• Test assemblies and functionality of assemblies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and creative problem-solving and process planning are required.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work under tight and frequently changing deadlines in a dynamic business environment.
• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Understands basic mechanical principles and can determine correct tools or procedures to assemble components.
• Good reasoning ability and ability to follow work assignments from routine to semi-routine.
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks, and the ability to handle stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential.

Personal Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to pass a 9-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check.
• Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Must pass respirator fit test (annual retesting required).
• Must be willing to maintain facial hair to a minimum for respirator fitment.
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Eligible to work in the US without company sponsorship, as we do not sponsor visas.

Physical Requirements

• Indoor and climate-controlled industrial environment.
• Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, and occasional lifting.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and move intermittently throughout the day.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, and data-entry).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers.

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum believes in the customer-centric belief that all employees are suppliers and customers of someone in the organization. Employees must demonstrate these values in all business activities. We expect that our company values of open-mindedness, trust, communication, strategic thinking/creativity, courage, accountability, and humility, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity, and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement, and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

Benefits & Opportunities

• An attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• We value promoting from within!
• Pfeiffer Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.