Furnace Operator

Furnace Operator

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Indianapolis, IN, United States | req28398 2nd shift (02:00pm - 10:30pm) Monday - Friday; training on 1st shift

What you will enjoy doing:

• You will 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.
• Further you will support and participate in current and new safety initiatives/policies as business needs arise.
• You will follow step by step instructions detailed by senior operators in turnover reports, written job instructions, or verbal instructions and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• You must 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.
• Moreover, you will work in a challenging environment that is typically temperature controlled in areas required 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.
• You will be responsible for operating and maintaining 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.
• Also, you will complete minor to moderate machine adjustments and maintenance repairs as needed by utilizing your mechanical skillset.

What makes you great:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have the ability to read, understand, and follow complex work instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• You are highly proficient in performing mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, across all units of measure.
• Experience operating plant equipment and industrial vehicles.
• Must be 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.
• The ability to safely wear and work while using a full-face or half-face respirator is required.
• Strong computer proficiency is required, 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.

Why you will love working with us:

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that 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 the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

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 Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.