Plant Operator - Cylinder Prep

Airgas
65d$21 - $23

About The Position

Airgas is hiring for a Cylinder Prep Tech in Chicago, IL (our site is located on the South side). The Plant Operator - Cylinder Prep processes and repairs previously serviced gas cylinders to prepare them for new gas production. This role requires strict adherence to safety, product quality, and productivity standards.

Requirements

  • One year of prior experience in a hands-on manufacturing or processing role or previous industrial gas 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.
  • Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Strong level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

  • Sort cylinders by size and service.
  • Utilize manifolds and vacuum pumps for internal cylinder preparation.
  • Scrape and paint cylinders.
  • Safely move cylinders within the facility using a forklift and handcart.
  • Load and unload gas cylinders from pallets, moving cylinders safely utilizing proper cylinder movement techniques.
  • Conduct pre-fill inspections of cylinders and valves to ensure cylinders can be safely filled.
  • Connect cylinders to various gas manifolds for processing.
  • Perform leak checks, pressure-checking connections and valves, venting residual product, purging cylinder gas, and placing the cylinders under a vacuum.
  • Understand hazards of various gases by utilizing material safety data sheets, cylinder shoulder and or body label, and pure gas color coding.
  • Perform cylinder maintenance including scraping and painting cylinders, safely changing valves and or pressure relief devices and installing new valves in high pressure cylinders.
  • Understand basic compressor operation as well as cryogenic liquid and vacuum pump operations.
  • Perform valve and cylinder inventory.
  • Qualify to operate forklift and perform forklift inspection.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment maintenance.
  • Keep a clean and orderly work area.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
  • Progressive parental leave package 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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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