Plant Operator (Cylinder Prep)

Airgas•Stryker, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Prep Tech in Stryker, OH! We are looking for you! The Plant Operator 1 processes previous service gas cylinders in preparation for new gas production. Contributes to team safety, product quality, and high operational standards during the work shift. Collaborates with the team to organize and sort cylinders according to cylinder size and service, support cylinder maintenance (scraping/painting), and ensure an orderly yard, moving inventory by forklift and handcart within the facility. Performs careful inspection and preparation of high and low pressure cylinders for the filling process, supporting ongoing maintenance care on cylinders. Partner with logistics to load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttle trucks. Assess and organize incoming gas cylinders. Transport cylinders safely to designated processing areas. Prepare cylinder surfaces by removing old labels. Apply protective paint and temperature coatings to cylinders. Conduct thorough visual inspections of gas cylinders. Install new cylinder valves in both low and high pressure cylinders. Contribute to a clean, well-organized cylinder yard. Store cylinders in designated locations by service, cylinder size, and valve type. Support valve and cylinder inventory tracking. Gain certification to operate forklifts and partner in routine safety inspections. Safely assist with loading compressed gas cylinders onto and off of cylinder pallets. Collaborate on loading and unloading common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttles. Perform preventative maintenance on cylinder prep equipment. Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized work area. Champion Health and Safety and ISO Quality initiatives alongside the management team. Contribute to additional team priorities as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comprehension of basic math skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent software.
Ability to clearly write and fill out a report in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, safety data sheets and procedure manuals using the English language.
Ability to read pressure and temperature indicators.
Ability to connect and disconnect filling lines.
Ability to move gas cylinders.
Work in a team environment and follow directions.
Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.
Regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Must lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.

Responsibilities

Processes previous service gas cylinders in preparation for new gas production.
Contributes to team safety, product quality, and high operational standards during the work shift.
Collaborates with the team to organize and sort cylinders according to cylinder size and service.
Supports cylinder maintenance (scraping/painting).
Ensures an orderly yard, moving inventory by forklift and handcart within the facility.
Performs careful inspection and preparation of high and low pressure cylinders for the filling process.
Supports ongoing maintenance care on cylinders.
Partners with logistics to load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttle trucks.
Assesses and organizes incoming gas cylinders.
Transports cylinders safely to designated processing areas.
Prepares cylinder surfaces by removing old labels.
Applies protective paint and temperature coatings to cylinders.
Conducts thorough visual inspections of gas cylinders.
Installs new cylinder valves in both low and high pressure cylinders.
Contributes to a clean, well-organized cylinder yard.
Stores cylinders in designated locations by service, cylinder size, and valve type.
Supports valve and cylinder inventory tracking.
Gains certification to operate forklifts and partners in routine safety inspections.
Safely assists with loading compressed gas cylinders onto and off of cylinder pallets.
Collaborates on loading and unloading common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttles.
Performs preventative maintenance on cylinder prep equipment.
Maintains a safe, welcoming, and organized work area.
Champions Health and Safety and ISO Quality initiatives alongside the management team.
Contributes to additional team priorities as needed.