Cylinder Filler

Airgas • Miamiville, OH

22h • $23

About The Position

The Cylinder Filler will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas. Fills cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines either by pressure or weight, as appropriate. Weighs cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and records weight. Tests cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve. Records all necessary documentation and sets a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks. Moves all cylinders to the area designated for full cylinders, out-of-test cylinders, or repair, as appropriate. Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported to management Conduct periodic checks of plant for safe and efficient operation Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance Perform mathematical calculations NOTE: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong level of attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas
• Fills cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines either by pressure or weight, as appropriate.
• Weighs cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and records weight.
• Tests cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve.
• Records all necessary documentation and sets a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks.
• Moves all cylinders to the area designated for full cylinders, out-of-test cylinders, or repair, as appropriate.
• Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders
• Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released
• Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected
• Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices
• Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate
• Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported to management
• Conduct periodic checks of plant for safe and efficient operation
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance
• Perform mathematical calculations

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees