Cylinder Maintenance Technician - Houston, TX
About The Position
The Cylinder Maintenance Technician performs visual and physical testing of cylinder packs, high-pressure cylinders, and liquid containers to determine necessary repairs. The technician repairs filling equipment, including pigtails, fill hoses, valves, and safeties; operates a forklift; receives new cylinders and maintenance supplies; inspects cylinders for neck and safety leaks; and performs housekeeping and light plant maintenance on vacuum pumps and compressors. The role includes maintaining high- and low-pressure gas cylinders and liquid containers according to safety procedures and quality standards. The technician must understand gas hazards and cylinder contents by interpreting labels and color coding, follow applicable safety and hazardous-material requirements, maintain an orderly workplace, monitor maintenance supplies, and report accidents, near misses, unsafe acts, or conditions. Other duties may be assigned, and the employee must comply with company policies and standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- 1–3 years of experience working in a warehouse or plant.
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Accuracy in following procedures and regulations.
- Strong physical condition to meet the physical demands of the job.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual and physical testing of cylinder packs, high-pressure cylinders, and liquid containers and determine required repairs.
- Maintain high- and low-pressure gas cylinders and liquid containers in accordance with safety procedures and quality standards.
- Repair filling equipment, including pigtails, fill hoses, valves, and safeties.
- Operate a forklift.
- Receive incoming new cylinders and cylinder maintenance supplies.
- Inspect cylinders for neck leaks and safety leaks.
- Perform housekeeping and light plant maintenance on vacuum pumps and compressors.
- Interpret cylinder labels and color coding to understand gas hazards, cylinder size, and contents.
- Comply with safety programs, OSHA requirements, and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Follow government and company standards for safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly workplace using proper housekeeping procedures (5S).
- Monitor inventory of maintenance supplies and parts.
- Model the company's loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Adhere to quality assurance policies and standards.
- Report accidents, including near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions, and obey safety rules.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
