Precision Injection Mold Operator - 1st Shift

Ingersoll-Rand; Sedalia, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Injection Mold Operator to prepare and run molded parts on injection molding equipment, verify part quality and dimensions, and support a fast-paced production environment. The candidate should be detail-oriented and comfortable using precision measuring tools while building hands-on knowledge of the machines.

The role requires 1–3 months experience, basic shop math, and ability to follow detailed work instructions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months of related experience in injection molding, machine operation, manufacturing, production, or similar hands‑on work; injection molding/plastics experience preferred but not required
• Completed training certification in a manufacturing or related environment (e.g., a 3-month or 6-month injection molding training course or certificate), or equivalent hands‑on experience — formal education is not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with hand and power tools
• Strong ability to accurately measure part dimensions using calipers
• Basic shop math skills (e.g., tracking assembly/production counts)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate injection molding machinery to produce parts according to specifications
• Measure part dimensions using calipers to verify quality and conformance to specifications
• Perform quality inspections on parts, including checking for defects, removing flash or excess material, and following product specifications
• Use hand and power tools to support production and basic machine troubleshooting
• Identify and address minor machine issues, escalating to a supervisor or maintenance when needed
• Follow detailed written and verbal work instructions, and accurately complete production and quality paperwork
• Handle materials and pack/move finished products as needed
• Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE while working around manufacturing equipment

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Calipers measurement

Hand and power tools

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Education

Manufacturing training certification

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Injection Mold Operator to prepare and run molded parts on injection molding equipment, verify part quality and dimensions, and support a fast-paced production environment. The candidate should be detail-oriented and comfortable using precision measuring tools while building hands-on knowledge of the machines.

The role requires 1–3 months experience, basic shop math, and ability to follow detailed work instructions.