Machine Operator

Ingersoll Rand; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Machine Operator 2 to set up and operate machining equipment for rotary positive blowers and gas pumps at our Connersville, IN site. Starting at $23.95 per hour, this fully onsite union role requires maintaining tolerances, documenting production, and following safety procedures.

The position supports production schedules, requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and offers a comprehensive benefits package under a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Able to set priorities and manage multiple tasks to support production.
• Willingness to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate computer literacy to enter labor and production information.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing paperwork and work instructions for machining requirements.
• Set up and operate one or more machines to manufacture parts.
• Complete machine, tooling, calibration, and adjustment changes to maintain tolerances.
• Perform inspections using gauges to verify tolerances and quality.
• Document in-process quality checks and production data.
• Report labor transactions and material counts accurately.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, hoists, and rigging to move parts and tooling.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow plant rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team communication

Tools

Inspection gauges

Overhead cranes

Hoists

Rigging equipment

Job description

BH Job ID: 5154

SF Job Req ID: 20572

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job title: Machine Operator 2

Location: Union Site: Connersville, IN

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

Starting at $23.95 per hour, the Machine Operator 2 sets up and operates machining equipment to manufacture parts that support the assembly and testing of rotary positive blowers and gas pumps. This role maintains required tolerances, completes in-process inspections, documents production activity, and safely moves materials and tooling. Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this position.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing paperwork and work instructions for machining requirements; notify the supervisor of concerns related to material quality, piece counts, tooling, or operations.
• Set up and operate one or more machines simultaneously to manufacture a variety of parts in support of production schedules.
• Complete required machine, tooling, calibration, and adjustment changes to maintain design tolerances.
• Perform and document visual and instrument inspections using the appropriate gauges and tools to verify tolerances and quality requirements.
• Complete in-process quality checks and accurately maintain all associated quality and production documentation.
• Accurately report labor transactions and material counts manually or electronically.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, hoists, and handcarts; select appropriate rigging to transport or position parts, tooling, fixtures, supplies, and units.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and follow all plant rules and safe work practices, including returning tools and equipment to storage and disposing of waste properly.

Requirements

• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and support production needs effectively.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate computer literacy and the ability to accurately enter labor and production information.

Core Competencies

• Safety awareness and consistent adherence to plant procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to follow manufacturing paperwork, machining directions, and inspection requirements.
• Dependability, accountability, and effective communication with supervisors and team members.

Preferences

• Prior machine operation, machining, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience using inspection gauges, measuring tools, overhead cranes, hoists, or rigging equipment.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• This is a fully onsite, union position based in Connersville, Indiana. No regular travel is anticipated.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well‑being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission‑critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.