Production Technician - (Job Number: 23001219)

Praxair; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SDS Operator to ensure safe and efficient spray drying operations. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality spray dried powders while adhering to strict safety and operational standards. This challenging position requires strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to follow detailed instructions. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and product quality. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions and technical specifications.
• Ability to operate fork truck and electric hoist.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray dryer and processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform batch weigh outs and monitor production processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage daily workflow.

Skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Basic math skills

Understanding of spray dryer operations

Ability to follow instructions

Cross-training ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck

Electric hoist

Overhead crane

Database management tools (Oracle, eAM, wavefront)

Job description

Pay Competitive

Location Indianapolis/Indiana

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Praxair Surface Technologies, Inc. (PST), a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc., a global industrial gas company, offers a comprehensive array of high-performance coatings and technologies to the aviation, energy and other industries. By continuously advancing coatings technologies, PST helps customers improve environmental performance, decrease energy consumption, extend component life, improve productivity, minimize downtime, reduce operating costs and produce high-quality products. Additional information about PST is available at www.praxairsurfacetechnologies.com.

Summary

The SDS Operator is responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient operations of a spray dryer and associated processing equipment. This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires the employee to have problem-solving capabilities in all production associated processes.

The SDS Operator performs the operations necessary to safely produce spray dried powders, at the correct size, and quality necessary to achieve world-class coatings. It is expected that these standards be met by following Praxair Standard practices in all aspects of this job.

SDS Tech – Production Technician (G9)

• Ability to read, understand and use Product Manufacturing Instructions (PMI’s), Job-Safety Analysis’ (JSA), and schedule to accomplish daily production tasks.
• Follows step-by-step instructions detailed by senior operators in turnover reports, written job instructions, or verbal instructions.
• Displays basic understanding and knowledge regarding safe operation of the spray dryer and processing equipment (i.e. Spray Dryer, blenders, screeners, mills, classifiers, forklift, etc.).
• Demonstrates a basic level of skill and knowledge related to spray drying operations (i.e. atomizer head, correct spray dryer settings, etc.) and requires assistance from senior operator or team leader to complete tasks.
• Capable of performing basic math including percentages to calculate and weigh out heats.
• Safely performs batch weigh outs, spray dryer operations, processing of powders on production equipment with guidance from senior operators or team leader.
• Understands the fundamentals of spray dryer operations, spray dryer clean-ups, size distribution and sizing of products. Can perform these tasks routinely and safely.
• Inspects and tests products with QC lab to monitor and control production process.
• Performs basic statistical process control such as tracking data and updating charts, KPI’s for department.
• Displays ability to make minor and routine adjustments to production equipment without the assistance from maintenance.
• Displays basic ability to function within database management tools such as Oracle, eAM, wavefront, etc.
• Cleans and inspects all equipment spray dryer, processing equipment, bins and blending equipment.
• Collaborates cross-functionally between operations, engineering, quality departments.
• Manages own daily workflow requirements to meet production schedule.
• Ability to complete forklift certification within 60 days of employment.
• Support current and new safety initiatives/policies.
• Maintain equipment and housekeeping within work environment.

Ability to cross-train within other areas of the plant (i.e. sintering, cast carbide, etc.) depending on the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and understand work instructions as well as technical specifications.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Must be able to operate fork truck, electric hoist and overhead crane.
• Capable of lifting up to 40lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, hand and finger manipulation, occasional stooping, crouching, and climbing.

Access to export controlled technology/technical data and/or items required to perform this Position are subject to the laws of the United States (including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-799, and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"), 22 C.F.R. Part 120-130) and the company's export control procedures, pursuant to which the release of such technology/technical data and/or items to anyone other than a U.S. Person may be considered an export to the person’s home country and may require authorization from the U.S. Government. Thus, additional information in this regard may be required from applicants for this Position. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

About the company

Praxair Distribution, Inc. operates 300+ welding supply stores in the USA offering welding gases, welding equipment and welding consumables.