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BH Job ID: 5148
SF Job Req ID: 20492
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: Production Line Plumber/Brazer
Location: G&D Chillers - Junction City, OR 97448
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
The Production Line Plumber Brazer assembles industrial piping systems used in industrial refrigeration equipment. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, careful workmanship, and a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and accurate installation.
Responsibilities
- Assemble copper and steel piping systems for industrial refrigeration equipment.
- Measure, cut, fit, and prepare tubing and pipe according to specifications.
- Braze refrigeration piping using proper techniques and established safety procedures.
- Install valves, fittings, compressors, heat exchangers, and related components.
- Read and follow mechanical drawings, piping layouts, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Inspect completed work for leaks, accuracy, and proper installation.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and support continuous improvement activities.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Core Competencies:
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Safety awareness and adherence to established procedures.
- Ability to follow drawings, instructions, and production requirements.
- Dependability and ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
Preferences
- Previous brazing experience.
- HVAC or refrigeration experience.
- Ability to read piping diagrams.
- Industrial manufacturing experience.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Travel and Work Arrangements Requirements
This is a fully site-based production position. Travel is not anticipated.
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.
You should be proficient in:
- Commercial Plumbing
- Plumbing
- HVAC/R Systems
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- High Voltage Systems
- High School / GED
Production Line Plumber/Brazer
BH Job ID: 5148
SF Job Req ID: 20492
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: Production Line Plumber/Brazer
Location: G&D Chillers - Junction City, OR 97448
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
The Production Line Plumber Brazer assembles industrial piping systems used in industrial refrigeration equipment. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, careful workmanship, and a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and accurate installation.
Responsibilities
- Assemble copper and steel piping systems for industrial refrigeration equipment.
- Measure, cut, fit, and prepare tubing and pipe according to specifications.
- Braze refrigeration piping using proper techniques and established safety procedures.
- Install valves, fittings, compressors, heat exchangers, and related components.
- Read and follow mechanical drawings, piping layouts, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Inspect completed work for leaks, accuracy, and proper installation.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and support continuous improvement activities.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Core Competencies:
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Safety awareness and adherence to established procedures.
- Ability to follow drawings, instructions, and production requirements.
- Dependability and ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
Preferences
- Previous brazing experience.
- HVAC or refrigeration experience.
- Ability to read piping diagrams.
- Industrial manufacturing experience.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Travel and Work Arrangements Requirements
This is a fully site-based production position. Travel is not anticipated.
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.
You should be proficient in:
- Commercial Plumbing
- Plumbing
- HVAC/R Systems
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- High Voltage Systems
- High School / GED
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Plumber
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Plumber roles qualify for H-1B only if the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your job title and confirm the employer's job description cites a degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or a directly related field.
Check employer LCA filing history first
Not every plumbing contractor has filed an LCA before. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for trade and construction roles.
Target E-Verify enrolled construction firms
Large commercial contractors and mechanical subcontractors enrolled in E-Verify are structurally set up for employment verification and are more likely to have HR teams experienced with H-1B petitions for skilled trades than smaller residential outfits.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your plumbing or engineering degree came from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before approaching employers. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize foreign degree equivalency closely for specialty occupation determinations in trade-adjacent roles.
Align your job title to DOL wage levels
The prevailing wage on your LCA must match the actual duties of your role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for plumber or mechanical engineer SOC codes in your target city before your offer letter is drafted, so there are no surprises at filing.
File before the April 1 registration window closes
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Your employer must submit the electronic registration before USCIS closes the window, typically within two weeks. Missing this deadline means waiting a full year for the next cap cycle.
H-1B Visa Plumber: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a plumber role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer structures the job description. A general plumber position typically does not qualify because the role doesn't normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. However, if the employer frames the role as requiring a degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or a closely related discipline, USCIS may approve it. The job description must tie the degree requirement directly to the duties performed.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for plumber or mechanical trade roles?
Large commercial mechanical contractors, engineering firms that employ field technicians, and government infrastructure contractors are the most common sponsors for trade-adjacent H-1B roles. These employers tend to have dedicated HR teams and prior LCA filing experience. You can search employers with verified H-1B filing history for plumber and related mechanical roles directly on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring employer loses a contract or lays me off?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives it. The grace period is a one-time use per authorized validity period, so timing matters.
Can a plumbing contractor sponsor an H-1B if they've never done it before?
Yes, any U.S. employer with an EIN can file an H-1B petition for the first time. The employer must first get the LCA certified by DOL, then file Form I-129 with USCIS. First-time sponsors sometimes face additional USCIS scrutiny, so having a clean job description with a clear degree requirement and prevailing wage documentation reduces request-for-evidence risk.
Does a plumber job on H-1B require a state license, and how does that affect the petition?
Many states require a journeyman or master plumber license to work independently, but H-1B specialty occupation rules focus on the degree requirement, not licensure. That said, if the employer's job description lists state licensure as a requirement, USCIS may use it as additional evidence that the role is specialized. Check your target state's licensing board requirements before your employer drafts the job description.