Manual Machinist - 2nd Shift

Position Highlights

• $3,500 Sign-On Bonus paid over 24 months for eligible new hires.
• $3.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift employees.

About the role

Are you a skilled machinist with a passion for precision and innovation? At Ingersoll Rand, we are seeking a talented and dedicated Manual Machinist to join our dynamic team. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a company that values craftsmanship, excellence, safety, and collaboration. Join Ingersoll Rand and build your future with a company that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions while providing opportunities to grow in a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs set ups of large Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump components and operations of large Vertical & Horizontal Lathes used to repair and overhaul Large Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps & Compressors.
• Interprets blueprints/drawings to determine critical dimensions, etc.
• Ability to read Micrometers, Vernier Calipers, Dial Indicators & other precision measuring & test equipment as required.
• Able to maintain low tolerances as indicated by specifications or drawings as low as .0005”.
• Understands how to select appropriate cutting tools for various metals.
• Understands how to determine speeds and feeds to obtain proper surface finish.
• Able to work overtime; typically, throughout the week and occasionally on weekends.
• Safe operation of Forklift within a Machine Shop environment.
• Safe Over Head Crane operation.
• Adheres to all company EH&S & QMS processes.
• Lifting and rigging of heavy components of various configurations & weights.
• Assisting in the disassembly, reassembly, repair and rebuilding of Large Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps.
• Opportunities to cross train in different areas as necessary, such as: Fabrication, Assembly, Rotor Balancing, etc.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants will be required to demonstrate knowledge of machine setup, as well as usage of machine controls and capabilities.
• 3+ years of experience as a machine operator/Machinist.
• 2+ or more years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• 1+ years of experience operating King-style boring mills and/or vertical turning lathes (VTLs).
• Ability to effectively and safely use a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to depth gauges, bore gauges, height gauges, feeler gauges, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, die grinders, drill presses, and overhead lifting equipment.

Core Competencies

• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to convert between metric and US standard units of measure.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
• Ability to use standard problem-solving methods (i.e. 5 Whys) as trained.
• Ability to effectively share information about job duties in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisor, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Preferences

• HS Diploma or GED preferred. Higher Education or certificate is a plus.
• Experience with manual machining such as VTL/Boring Mill/or Horizontal Lathe. Brands would include but not limited to Cincinnati and King brand.
• Proven ability to set up and operate Manual Machines, work centers, specializing in tool changes and in-process offset adjustments.

Travel & Work Arrangements

This position will be based 100% onsite at our Moody, AL facility.