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Role:

Manual Machining Specialist —

Large Vacuum Pump Overhaul Where:

Moody, AL (On-site) |

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. What if your next setup powered life sciences, clean energy, and critical infrastructure? At Ingersoll Rand, our mission-critical flow creation technologies enable productivity and sustainability across industries. With a 160+ year legacy and the drive of a startup, we move fast, think like owners, and support you with the tools to do the best work of your career. What you will do Set up and run large Vertical & Horizontal Lathes to repair and overhaul large Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps and compressors. Use prints to determine critical dimensions; verify work with micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and other precision instruments. Hold demanding tolerances—down to 0.0005" when specified. Select cutters and establish speeds/feeds to deliver the right surface finish for various metals. Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely; follow all EH&S and QMS procedures. Rig, lift, disassemble, reassemble, repair, and rebuild heavy pump components. Pitch in with overtime during the week and, at times, on weekends to meet customer needs. Must-haves Proven knowledge of machine setup, controls, and capabilities (you'll be asked to demonstrate this). 3+ years as a machinist or machine operator. 2+ years reading and interpreting blueprints. 1+ year on king-style boring mills or VTLs. Comfort using depth/bore/height gauges, feeler gauges, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, die grinders, drill presses, and overhead lifting gear. How you work Juggle multiple priorities and hit deadlines. Convert between metric and US units with ease. Troubleshoot using structured methods like the 5 Whys. Communicate clearly in one-on-one and small group settings with supervisors, customers, clients, and teammates. Nice-to-haves HS Diploma or GED (preferred); additional education/certifications are a plus. Manual machining on VTLs, boring mills, and horizontal lathes—Cincinnati and King brands especially valued. Experience with manual machine setups, tool changes, and in-process offset adjustments. Work setup 100% on-site at our Moody, AL facility. Own your future We back our people with comprehensive benefits: medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, a strong 401(k), paid time off, and an employee stock grant. Across 80+ respected brands, we bring an entrepreneurial mindset to mission-critical flow and life science technologies that operate in the toughest conditions. Discover Ingersoll Rand Inc. (

NYSE:

IR) at IRCO.com.