Furnace Operator

Linde•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is hiring a Furnace Operator in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The operator follows Product Manufacturing Instructions (PMIs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), production schedules, and instructions from senior operators to complete production work safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The role also supports safety initiatives and requires balancing multiple tasks while accurately completing batch chemistry calculations and weight-percentage conversions across units of measure. The position operates and maintains large-scale powder production equipment, including atomizers, spray dryers, blenders, screeners, forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and pallet jacks. Work involves high-pressure gases, induction-powered furnaces, and high-vacuum equipment. The operator performs minor to moderate equipment adjustments and maintenance repairs as needed. The work environment may be hot, dirty, dusty, humid, and noisy, although some areas are temperature controlled. The operator must follow strict safety and quality protocols and wear appropriate safety equipment, including flame-resistant clothing and a respirator. Linde Advanced Material Technologies develops metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings for industries including aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial markets.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow complex work instructions.
Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across units of measure.
Experience operating plant equipment and industrial vehicles.
Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and manipulate objects with hands and fingers; occasionally stoop, crouch, climb, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to safely wear and work while using a full-face or half-face respirator.
Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn production-specific software and systems.

Responsibilities

Interpret and follow Product Manufacturing Instructions (PMIs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and production schedules to complete daily work safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.
Support and participate in current and new safety initiatives and policies as business needs arise.
Follow instructions in turnover reports, written job instructions, and verbal directions from senior operators while balancing multiple tasks.
Perform batch chemistry calculations, including arithmetic and weight-percentage conversions across different units of measure.
Operate and maintain powder production equipment, industrial vehicles, and material-handling equipment.
Work with high-pressure gases, induction-powered furnaces, and high-vacuum equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety standards.
Make minor to moderate machine adjustments and perform maintenance repairs as needed.