Production Technician - Thermal Barrier Coatings
Company: Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.
Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States
Shift: 2nd shift (02:00pm - 10:30pm), Monday - Friday
Job ID: req25127
What You Will Enjoy Doing
- Exhibit strong proficiency in interpreting and following product manufacturing instructions (PMIs), job safety analyses (JSAs), and production schedules to effectively execute daily tasks, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.
- Support and participate in current and new safety initiatives/policies as business needs arise.
- Follow step by step instructions detailed by senior operators in turnover reports, written job instructions, or verbal instructions and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrate strong batch chemistry math skills, including the ability to accurately perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and weight percentage conversions across various units of measure.
- Work in a challenging environment that is typically temperature controlled in required areas but often can be hot, dirty, dusty, and humid, while wearing a respirator, flame‑resistant (FR) clothing, and appropriate safety gear, in a setting that can be noisy and demands strict adherence to safety and quality protocols.
- Operate and maintain large‑scale powder production equipment, including atomizers, spray dryers, power cabinets, blenders, screeners, forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and pallet jacks, while working with high‑pressure gases, induction‑powered furnaces, and high‑vacuum equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation in compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Complete minor to moderate machine adjustments and maintenance repairs as needed by utilizing your mechanical skillset.
What Makes You Great
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow complex work instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Highly proficient in performing mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, across all units of measure.
- Experience operating plant equipment and industrial vehicles.
- Physically capable of performing tasks that involve frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, hand and finger manipulation, as well as occasional stooping, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 44 lbs.
- Ability to safely wear and work while using a full‑face or half‑face respirator is required.
- Strong computer proficiency, including demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as the ability to quickly learn and navigate production‑specific software and systems.
- As a Level I (LGG9) Technician: 0–5 years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field, along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.
- As a Level II (LGG10) Technician: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field, along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.
- As a Level III (LGG11) Technician: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field, along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings. We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors. Our strong focus on innovation is evident in our superior technologies for the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial industries. Linde employees learn and abide by the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What We Offer You!
- Competitive compensation.
- Wide range of medical options suitable for everyone's needs.
- Educational and professional development.
- Employee discount program.
- 401(k).
- Pension plan.
- Life insurance.
Apply now through the provided link. We look forward to receiving your complete application.