Production Technician - Thermal Barrier Coatings

Production Technician - Thermal Barrier Coatings

Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States.
Shift: 2nd shift (02:00 pm – 10:30 pm), Monday–Friday.
Company: Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

• Interpret and follow Product Manufacturing Instructions (PMIs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and production schedules to execute daily tasks with safety, efficiency, and quality compliance.
• Support and participate in safety initiatives and policies as business needs arise.
• Follow step‑by‑step instructions from senior operators via turnover reports, written job instructions, or verbal guidance, balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform batch chemistry calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and weight‑percentage conversions across various units of measure.
• Operate and maintain large‑scale powder production equipment, including atomizers, spray dryers, power cabinets, blenders, screeners, forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and pallet jacks, ensuring safe operation in compliance with company procedures.
• Execute minor to moderate machine adjustments and maintenance repairs using mechanical skill set.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow complex work instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical proficiency across all units of measure.
• Experience operating plant equipment and industrial vehicles.
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, hand and finger manipulation, occasional stooping, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 44 lbs.
• Proficiency in wearing and working with a full‑face or half‑face respirator.
• Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn production software).
• Level I (LGG9) Technician: 0–5 years experience in related manufacturing/industrial field, plus mechanical aptitude.
• Level II (LGG
  10) Technician: minimum 5 years experience in related field, plus mechanical aptitude.
• Level III (LGG
  11) Technician: minimum 10 years experience in related field, plus mechanical aptitude.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Management and Manufacturing.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, pioneers innovation in advanced materials and surface coatings for aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial sectors. Our culture emphasizes the Linde Code of Ethics and professional integrity.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical options.
• Educational and professional development support.
• Employee discount program.
• 401(k), pension plan, and life insurance.

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.

Eligibility requires US citizenship, permanent residency (green card holder), or other classification as a US person.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies acts responsibly toward shareholders, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company commits to sustainable development and customer value.

* The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. Additional tasks may be required as requested by the manager.