Operations Technician

Linde•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician operates complex process equipment in a plant according to training, process documents, and 5S standards. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment that applies coatings and/or plating for aerospace applications. Technicians may assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and repairs, and report faults to management and maintenance. They may also inspect parts, use hand tools, and make minor routine adjustments to production equipment without assistance. The posting describes three technician levels. Level I requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read work instructions and technical specifications, perform basic arithmetic, and meet essential physical requirements. Level II requires all Level I qualifications plus at least three years of experience in a technical role in manufacturing and/or aerospace. Level III requires all Level I qualifications plus at least five years of such experience. The work is in a production environment and may involve exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold, and industrial chemicals. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. The position is scheduled for 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED for Level I.
Ability to read, comprehend, and understand work instructions and technical specifications.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to successfully pass essential job function physical requirements.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform manual tasks for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements while processing, masking, demasking, loading, unloading, inspecting, and packaging customer hardware and materials.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to visually inspect parts, materials, and process conditions for defects, damage, contamination, or other nonconforming conditions.
Ability to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, protective clothing, and other PPE as required.
For Level II (G10), at least three years of experience in a technical role in a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment, in addition to Level I requirements.
For Level III (G11), at least five years of experience in a technical role in a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment, in addition to Level I requirements.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant export control regulations.

Responsibilities

Operate complex plant process equipment according to training, process documents, and 5S standards.
Operate and maintain equipment used to apply coatings and/or plating for aerospace applications.
Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and correcting equipment malfunctions or making repairs.
Report equipment faults to management and maintenance.
Inspect parts as needed.
Use hand tools and make minor, routine adjustments to production equipment without assistance when required.
Process, mask, demask, load, unload, inspect, and package customer hardware and materials.