Production Technician

Praxair Deutschland GmbH; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of cryogenic and VPSA plants. This role involves routine operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, demanding strong mechanical and electrical skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, working outdoors and collaborating across departments. With a commitment to safety and quality, this company offers a competitive benefits package and fosters a culture of respect and inclusion. Join a team dedicated to making our world more productive while enjoying a fulfilling career in industrial operations.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Pension Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Safely troubleshoot and maintain all rotating equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Tools

Excel

Word

Power Point

Job description

Job Overview:

Linde Gas is currently seeking a Production Technician in Columbia City, IN. The production technician will be responsible for a safe, reliable, and efficient operating of (1) Cryogenic Air Separation plant, and (2) VPSA – Low purity Oxygen plants. The role will include, but not be limited to performing routine operating, starting/stopping of equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role requires the demonstrated ability to work across departmental lines.

Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting Electrical Schematics, Process Diagrams, and Electrical One Line Diagrams.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and evaluate equipment performance.
• Perform calibration of process analyzers and have the ability to troubleshoot control systems.
• Have a working knowledge of computers and typical computer programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Monitors process performance and makes appropriate adjustments to remedy deviations and align to the specified norm.
• Operates units to continuously supply products in quantities and qualities safely and economically, complying with all environmental regulations, quality standards and daily customer requirements.
• Safely troubleshoot and maintain all rotating equipment and associated mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, gas burner systems, and valves.
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and compliance tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, and endure outdoor environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or technical apprenticeship.
• 5+ years of production operations experience in an industrial environment.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every 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.