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Injection Mold Operator

BH Job ID: 5016

SF Job Req ID: 20259

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: Injection Mold Operator

Location: Gardner Denver - 305 N. State Fair Boulevard, Sedalia, MO 65301

Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Overtime as needed. Non-union facility.

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:

We are 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, quality-focused production environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable using precision measuring tools, and eager to build hands-on knowledge of the machines they operate.

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

Requirements:

• 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)

Core Competencies:

• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal work instructions
• Ability to accurately complete production and quality documentation
• Comfortable working safely around manufacturing equipment, following PPE and safety procedures
• Willing and able to work scheduled overtime as needed

Preferences:

• Prior injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience (a plus, not required)

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• This position is fully on-site at our Sedalia, MO facility; not eligible for hybrid or remote work, and no travel is required.

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.

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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.