BAG Production Technician

Praxair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Production Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing critical plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in air separation processes. This position offers a day shift schedule and requires strong problem-solving skills, as well as a solid background in electrical and mechanical systems. You'll work in a collaborative environment, troubleshooting and repairing systems to maintain optimal performance. If you're self-motivated and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production operations experience or relevant internship.
• Strong interest in electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical plant operations and troubleshoot systems.
• Monitor and adjust equipment within operating parameters.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Plant Operations

Tools

Hand tools

Meters

Instrumentation calibration equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview:

Linde is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Production Technician to join the team responsible for our air separation processes. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and dependability while working effectively within a team-oriented environment. As a Production Technician, you will oversee critical plant operations, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems, and ensure the facility runs safely and efficiently. This position follows a day shift schedule (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday), includes rotating on-call duties, and reports directly to facility management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and duties of a Production Technician include:

• Work an 8-hour day shift in a 24/7/365 plant environment.
• Adhering to all company safety and environmental policies.
• Starting and shutting down equipment and processes.
• Monitor and adjust equipment and plant process within operating parameters.
• Correctly performing valve line-ups.
• Preparing equipment for maintenance work including lock-out-tag-out.
• Issue Permit-to-Work Permits prior to performing maintenance work.
• Use sound professional judgment while operating the facility in a safe, dependable, and efficient manner.
• Hone personal procedure development and training with other employees.
• Effectively communicate with our customers and suppliers
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform Instrumentation troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform Analyzer calibrations and troubleshooting.
• Execute Pipeline locates.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

The Production Technician must be able to perform basic troubleshooting of process, electrical and Instrumentation issues, and recognize when to escalate matters that require more experienced specialists.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 + years Production Operations experience or associate’s degree with previous internship in Plant Operations
• Strong interest in and experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Have a working knowledge of computers and typical computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft applications).
• Proficiency with a variety types of hand tools, meters, instrument calibration equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems, and motors.
• Must be able to climb ladders and steps, lift to 50 lbs., and work at heights.
• Must be able to work on-call as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting background highly preferred.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.We live our mission ofmaking our world more productiveevery day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals.Linde’s industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com .

• We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
• At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pay commensurate with experience.

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