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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Manufacturing Tech & Site Installer, PVC & CPVC
Location: Sedalia, MO (Onsite and Field Support)
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:
Build it. Prove it. Start it up. On the floor and in the field, this isn’t a stay-in-one-place technician role. As our Manufacturing Systems Technician, you’ll operate in two worlds—splitting your time between hands-on fabrication in our Sedalia facility (~70%) and field support (~20–30%). From cutting and assembling PVC/CPVC systems (with some stainless in the mix), this is precision, hands-on work where what you build is exactly what ships—no separation between effort and outcome. The other 20–30% of the time, you’re on-site, in front of the customer, watching your system come to life.
You’ll verify installations, run wet and leak testing, and troubleshoot in real time—making the call when something’s off and fixing it before it slows the project down. When things don’t go to plan—and sometimes they won’t—you’re the one who figures it out and keeps everything moving. We’re not standing still either. We’re expanding and actively scaling, with a strong pipeline of projects already lined up. You won’t be stepping into maintenance mode—you’ll be stepping into build mode, where your impact is visible from day one. If you read mechanical drawings, system layouts, without hesitation, work confidently in fabrication, and communicate clearly when it matters—especially under pressure—you’ll do well here. More importantly, this is for someone who takes ownership when the system is live, not just when it’s on paper. Bottom line: This role is built for someone who wants to go beyond building parts—someone who takes pride in building complete systems and seeing them through to successful startup and real-world performance.
Responsibilities
- Operate fabrication equipment including saws, drills, routers, CNC machines, and injection molding equipment to cut, drill, and assemble PVC/CPVC components.
- Measure, fit, and assemble parts according to shop drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
- Perform machine setups, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting to support efficient production operations.
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards and specifications.
- Maintain accurate production records and report material usage, equipment issues, or production concerns.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals, schedules, and deadlines.
- Load and unload shipments, pick and pack orders, and assist with inventory management activities.
- Support field installations and system startups for aeration equipment, including inspections and functional verification.
- Assist with troubleshooting and communicate effectively with contractors, supervisors, and engineering teams during startup activities.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, field experience with equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting.
- 1+ years of experience reading drawings, blue prints, basic system layouts
Core Competencies
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and system layouts with strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
- Commitment to quality workmanship with strong attention to detail and adherence to production and inspection standards.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and resolve issues efficiently.
- Proficient computer and communication skills for documentation, reporting, production tracking, and collaboration across teams.
- Adaptable, dependable, and eager to learn new skills while supporting evolving production and field operations.
Preferences:
- Experience in pipe fabrication, plumbing, aeration systems, or plastics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with PVC solvent welding, mechanical fittings, or aeration diffuser systems.
- OSHA 10/30 safety training.
Travel & Work Arrangements:
- Based onsite in Sedalia, MO
- National Field Travel up to 30%
- Travel expenses covered
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.
Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are 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.
Title: Manufacturing Tech & Site Installer, PVC & CPVC
Location: Sedalia, MO (Onsite and Field Support)
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:
Build it. Prove it. Start it up. On the floor and in the field, this isn’t a stay-in-one-place technician role. As our Manufacturing Systems Technician, you’ll operate in two worlds—splitting your time between hands-on fabrication in our Sedalia facility (~70%) and field support (~20–30%). From cutting and assembling PVC/CPVC systems (with some stainless in the mix), this is precision, hands-on work where what you build is exactly what ships—no separation between effort and outcome. The other 20–30% of the time, you’re on-site, in front of the customer, watching your system come to life.
You’ll verify installations, run wet and leak testing, and troubleshoot in real time—making the call when something’s off and fixing it before it slows the project down. When things don’t go to plan—and sometimes they won’t—you’re the one who figures it out and keeps everything moving. We’re not standing still either. We’re expanding and actively scaling, with a strong pipeline of projects already lined up. You won’t be stepping into maintenance mode—you’ll be stepping into build mode, where your impact is visible from day one. If you read mechanical drawings, system layouts, without hesitation, work confidently in fabrication, and communicate clearly when it matters—especially under pressure—you’ll do well here. More importantly, this is for someone who takes ownership when the system is live, not just when it’s on paper. Bottom line: This role is built for someone who wants to go beyond building parts—someone who takes pride in building complete systems and seeing them through to successful startup and real-world performance.
Responsibilities
- Operate fabrication equipment including saws, drills, routers, CNC machines, and injection molding equipment to cut, drill, and assemble PVC/CPVC components.
- Measure, fit, and assemble parts according to shop drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
- Perform machine setups, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting to support efficient production operations.
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards and specifications.
- Maintain accurate production records and report material usage, equipment issues, or production concerns.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals, schedules, and deadlines.
- Load and unload shipments, pick and pack orders, and assist with inventory management activities.
- Support field installations and system startups for aeration equipment, including inspections and functional verification.
- Assist with troubleshooting and communicate effectively with contractors, supervisors, and engineering teams during startup activities.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, field experience with equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting.
- 1+ years of experience reading drawings, blue prints, basic system layouts
Core Competencies
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and system layouts with strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
- Commitment to quality workmanship with strong attention to detail and adherence to production and inspection standards.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and resolve issues efficiently.
- Proficient computer and communication skills for documentation, reporting, production tracking, and collaboration across teams.
- Adaptable, dependable, and eager to learn new skills while supporting evolving production and field operations.
Preferences:
- Experience in pipe fabrication, plumbing, aeration systems, or plastics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with PVC solvent welding, mechanical fittings, or aeration diffuser systems.
- OSHA 10/30 safety training.
Travel & Work Arrangements:
- Based onsite in Sedalia, MO
- National Field Travel up to 30%
- Travel expenses covered
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.
Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to the Manufacturing Technician role, not just STEM broadly. An industrial engineering or manufacturing technology degree strengthens your petition. A general science degree with no manufacturing coursework can trigger an RFE.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Manufacturing Technician under SOC code 17-3029 in your target metro. Your employer's LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds this level, so knowing the floor protects you during offer discussions.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Federal contractors and subcontractors must use E-Verify, which correlates strongly with established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Manufacturing facilities with defense or aerospace contracts are often better positioned to sponsor than smaller job shops without prior petition experience.
Search employers by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter Manufacturing Technician roles on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have actively sponsored the role before, cutting out employers who express interest in sponsorship but have never filed a petition.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap cycle
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed by early April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your authorization end date allows you to start work by October 1. Employers in cap-exempt settings like university-affiliated research labs or nonprofit research organizations can file year-round.
Clarify shift structure before the petition is filed
Manufacturing Technician roles often involve rotating shifts or split-site assignments across multiple plant locations. USCIS scrutinizes third-party or multi-site placements closely. Confirm with your employer whether the petition will list a single primary worksite and whether an LCA amendment will be needed if your assignment changes.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. A Manufacturing Technician job description that lists only an associate's degree or equivalent experience as the minimum will likely not qualify. Roles in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace components, or medical device manufacturing with a listed engineering or manufacturing technology degree requirement typically meet the standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Manufacturing Technician positions?
Semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, medical device companies, and automotive OEMs and their tier-one suppliers file H-1B petitions for Manufacturing Technician roles with the most regularity. These industries operate at the intersection of precision engineering and regulatory compliance, where a specific degree requirement is easier to justify to USCIS. You can browse employers with verified filing history in these sectors on Migrate Mate.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for Manufacturing Technician roles?
Most Manufacturing Technician positions map to SOC code 17-3029, Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, All Other, or to 17-3026, Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians, depending on the employer's job duties. Your employer uses the SOC code to file the LCA with DOL and certify the prevailing wage. Misclassifying the SOC code can expose the LCA to a wage compliance audit, so confirm the code matches the actual job duties before signing the offer.
Can a Manufacturing Technician on H-1B work across multiple plant locations?
Yes, but each new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area requires a new LCA posting at that location. Your employer must post the LCA notice at the new site for ten consecutive business days before you begin work there. If the additional site wasn't listed in the original petition, USCIS may require an amended H-1B petition as well. Confirm this with your employer before accepting a multi-site assignment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my manufacturing employer lays me off?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. During this period you can't work, but you can interview and have a new employer file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. USCIS allows you to start work for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, not just approved. Act quickly, since the 60-day window does not pause during petition processing.