Assistant Operator

Air Products • Granite City, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What’s Possible Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Are you a hands-on, safety-minded person who enjoys solving problems? Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Assistant Operator at its Granite City, IL facility. The Assistant Operator will be responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting processes and equipment. The working hours for this position are primarily Monday through Friday, with rotating day and night shifts every two weeks. Flexibility is required for occasional weekend on-call duties and plant outage support.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Solid background and previous work and/or military record
• Must be willing to be on call to support 24x7 plant operations.

Nice To Haves

• Applicable degrees, certifications or other training considered a plus.
• Students with a background in Industrial Systems, Machine Tool Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, HVAC, Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations with chemical or industrial gas processes and equipment, including process control using DCS systems.
• Support minor maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Utilize computer-based systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Office, and other applications) to complete administrative tasks.
• Handle time effectively as a self-starter, prioritizing critical tasks and delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Collect and analyze data with a strong attention to detail to support sound decision-making.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with technical and administrative teams across multiple locations.
• Follow and maintain standardized policies and procedures to support safe, high-quality, and cost-efficient operations.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401k with company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED