Painter Chipper

Ingersoll-Rand; Connersville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand, at the Roots Blower facility in Connersville, Indiana, seeks a Painter Chipper to prepare and finish Roots Blower units. You will wash, chip, mask, and apply paint with spray or hand-painting tools, ensuring quality and timely packaging readiness.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, working on first or second shift, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Training starts on first shift with potential shift changes based on seniority.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Reliable attendance and transportation to Connersville facility.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work first or second shift, overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload units on the paint line and prepare components and completed units through washing, filing, masking, chipping, and related surface-preparation activities.
• Review tags and documentation to identify special requirements, coating instructions, and painting specifications.
• Apply paint and coatings using spray guns, brushes, and other approved equipment per quality and EHS requirements.
• Clean and maintain spray and hand-painting equipment, change paint-booth filters, and maintain the paint booth per EHS regulations.
• Perform in-process quality checks and accurately complete paint logs and all required Production, Quality, and EHS documentation.
• Record labor transactions and material counts accurately, manually or electronically.
• Transport and position units, parts, supplies, and painting materials; use rigging and pallet jacks as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow plant rules and safe work practices.

Skills

Independence

Attendance reliability

Fast-paced work

Shift flexibility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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: Painter Chipper

Location: Connersville, IN 47331 (Roots Blower LLC.)

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.

Roots Blower LLC, a division of Ingersoll Rand, thrives on a culture of innovation and a sense of ownership, committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, and the planet. With over 80 renowned brands, our customers rely on our products and services to deliver high-quality flow creation and industrial solutions designed to perform in the most complex and harsh conditions. Additionally, our unwavering commitment to ownership has enabled our employees to cultivate strong customer relationships, driving them to solve the industry’s most difficult problems.

The Painter Chipper prepares and finishes individual components and completed Roots Blower units by washing, filing, masking, chipping, and applying paint with spray or hand-painting equipment. This role works side by side with the Shipping Carpenter Loader to ensure finished products meet quality requirements and are ready for packaging and shipment. Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this position.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload units on the paint line and prepare components and completed units through washing, filing, masking, chipping, and related surface-preparation activities.
• Review tags and documentation to identify special requirements, coating instructions, and painting specifications.
• Apply paint and coatings using spray guns, brushes, and other approved equipment in accordance with quality and EHS requirements.
• Clean and maintain spray and hand-painting equipment, change paint-booth filters, and maintain the paint booth in accordance with EHS regulations.
• Perform in-process quality checks and accurately complete paint logs and all required Production, Quality, and EHS documentation.
• Record labor transactions and material counts accurately, either manually or electronically.
• Transport and position units, parts, supplies, and painting materials; select appropriate rigging and use hand or pallet jacks as required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, return equipment and chemicals to designated storage, dispose of waste properly, and follow all plant rules and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain productive without continuous direction.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to the Connersville facility.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work first or second shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and safely perform the physical duties of the role.
• Commitment to following plant rules, safe work practices, quality standards, and required procedures.

Preferences

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous construction, industrial painting, surface preparation, or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required; training is provided.

Work Arrangements and Requirements

• This position is fully onsite at the Roots Blower facility in Connersville, Indiana.
• Training begins on first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ongoing assignment may be first or second shift, 3:30 p.m. to midnight, based on seniority and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Weekday and weekend overtime opportunities may be available.

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.

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