Furnace Operator

Linde•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking a Furnace Operator for their 2nd shift (02:00pm - 10:30pm) in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves interpreting and following Product Manufacturing Instructions (PMIs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and production schedules to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality. The operator will support safety initiatives, follow instructions from senior operators, and balance multiple tasks. Strong batch chemistry math skills are essential for accurate calculations. The work environment can be hot, dirty, dusty, and humid, requiring the use of a respirator, flame-resistant clothing, and other safety gear in a noisy setting with strict adherence to safety and quality protocols. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining large-scale powder production equipment such as atomizers, spray dryers, blenders, screeners, forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and pallet jacks. The role also involves working with high-pressure gases, induction-powered furnaces, and high-vacuum equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Minor to moderate machine adjustments and maintenance repairs are also part of the job.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.
Ability to read, understand, and follow complex work instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
Highly proficient in performing mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, across all units of measure.
Experience operating plant equipment and industrial vehicles.
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 40 lbs.
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).
Ability to quickly learn and navigate production-specific software and systems.
Must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

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.
Support and participate in current and new safety initiatives/policies as business needs arise.
Follow step by step instructions detailed by senior operators in turnover reports, written job instructions, or verbal instructions and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
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.
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.
Operate and maintain large-scale powder production equipment, including atomizers, spray dryers, blenders, screeners, forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and pallet jacks.
Work with high-pressure gases, induction-powered furnaces, and high-vacuum equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation in compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
Complete minor to moderate machine adjustments and maintenance repairs as needed by utilizing your mechanical skillset.