Dry Ice Production Technician

Praxair • Washington, DC

5h • $45,000 - $66,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Linde Dry Ice Production Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of dry ice production equipment at the carbon dioxide (CO2) plant in Ferndale, WA. This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires the employee to have problem solving capabilities in mechanical, electrical, and production processes. Production technicians must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• High school degree required.
• Committed to safety and compliant with established procedures.
• Strong work ethic: dependable, reliable, responsible.
• Acts with integrity.
• Safe driver.
• Maintenance and repairs of industrial equipment.
• Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office applications.
• Maintenance and compliance documentation.
• Communications, both verbal and written.
• Organization and time management.
• Safe work planning.
• Self-directed learning.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in any of the following fields is desirable but not required: Industrial equipment operation, General maintenance of industrial equipment, Industrial mechanical maintenance, Industrial electrical or electrician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Safety, Quality, and Compliance activities at their plant location.
• Prepares necessary materials/support items and operates material handling and manufacturing equipment (e.g. dry ice production equipment, forklift, pallet jack).
• Assists maintenance technicians with non-routine repairs as needed.
• Monitors processes and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary (e.g. set ups, startups, calibrations, alignments, shutdowns).
• Provides status reports to supervisor, contributes to periodic production metrics reports, and assists with presentations (e.g. safety or team meetings).
• Collects and records data for statistical process control and related reports.
• Interprets production specification documents to effectively complete customer orders.
• May work directly with suppliers to order materials, supplies, and/or parts.

Benefits

• health, dental, disability, and life insurance
• paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) matching
• pension benefits
• an employee discount program
• opportunities for educational and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees