Powder Technician

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Job Title:

Powder Technician

Department: Operations / Powder Technology

Reports To: Powder Lead or Manufacturing Supervisor

Shift: 1st Shift

The Powder Technician is responsible for the controlled handling, preparation, issuing, and qualification support of metal powders used in high‑purity and industrial manufacturing processes. This role builds upon Powder Blender competencies and carries expanded responsibility for powder traceability, quality support, and adherence to safety and ISO‑controlled procedures. The Powder Technician plays a key role in ensuring material integrity, production readiness, and compliance with established standards.

• Issue, return, and track metal powders in accordance with work orders, bills of material, and ERP requirements.
• Prepare powders through blending, lubing, screening, weighing, and containerization per approved work instructions.
• Perform powder sampling, labeling, and documentation to support laboratory testing, qualification, and traceability.
• Perform testing such as particle size distribution, powder density, and flow testing as needed
• Support powder qualification and process validation activities by coordinating with Engineering and Quality.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper labeling of powder storage and handling areas.
• Follow all EHS, safety, and combustible metal powder handling procedures, including PPE and grounding requirements.
• Identify abnormalities in powder condition or process flow and elevate concerns appropriately.
• May conduct studies, evaluate data, issue reports, and make recommendations to internal customers
• Access, navigate, and update powder data on databases as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing, material handling, or powder processing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Fork truck experience preferred.

This role is part of a defined progression path:
Powder Blender → Powder Technician → Powder Lead
. Advancement is based on demonstrated technical competence, reliability, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

The compensation range for this position is $48,000.00 - $72,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include:
Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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