Branch Cylinder Filler

Airgas•Staunton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Cylinder Filler supports the safe, reliable operation of industrial gases across production areas, ensuring quality control, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance. The role repackages compressed and liquefied gases on-site and handles cylinders through inspection, preparation, filling, testing, staging, and maintenance workflows. It also monitors gas systems and specialized mixtures, identifies operational issues, collaborates with plant teams, and contributes to safety procedures and training.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
Technical certification in industrial operations.
Industrial gas experience.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Commitment to safety and following applicable protocols.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed.

Responsibilities

Safely move and load cylinders or containers using hand trucks or lift gates.
Inspect returned cylinders for surface defects and route them to designated work areas.
Remove cylinder caps, verify correct CGA valve connections, and confirm pressure relief devices.
Connect cylinders to manifolds to evacuate residual gas before processing.
Review cylinder labels for accuracy, legibility, and federal compliance, replacing non-compliant labels as needed.
Fill cylinders according to safety guidelines by pressure or weight, and perform leak checks around valves using approved testing solutions.
Stage cylinders in designated zones for settled pressure checks, full inventory, periodic retesting, or maintenance.
Monitor pressure levels, flow rates, and system parameters during production processes.
Conduct regular equipment and pipeline inspections to identify potential hazards and implement solutions.
Uphold safety standards and participate in routine safety walkthroughs.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation for gas usage, cylinder inventory, and filling logs.
Monitor and adjust specialized gas mixtures according to technical specifications.
Identify and address operational issues related to gas supply and distribution.
Collaborate with cross-functional plant teams to optimize gas utilization and minimize waste.
Contribute to developing and implementing updated safety procedures and team training initiatives.