Plant Operator - Cylinder Prep
About The Position
The Plant Operator - Cylinder Prep Tech processes and repairs previously serviced gas cylinders to prepare them for new gas production. This role involves a strong commitment to safety, product quality, and productivity standards. Responsibilities include sorting cylinders by size and service; contributing with manifolds and vacuum pumps for internal cylinder preparation; scraping and painting cylinders; and safely moving cylinders within the facility using a forklift and handcart. Loads and unloads gas cylinders from pallets, moving cylinders safely utilizing proper cylinder movement techniques. Guided by Airgas standard operating procedures while conducting pre-fill inspections of cylinders and valves to support the safe filling of cylinders. Connects cylinders to various gas manifolds for processing. This process involves a proper leak check—including pressure-checking connections and valves—followed by venting residual product, purging cylinder gas, and placing the cylinders under a vacuum. Knowledge of hazards of various gases by utilizing material safety data sheets, cylinder shoulder and or body label, and pure gas color coding. Performs cylinder maintenance including scraping and painting cylinders, safely changing valves and or pressure relief devices and installing new valves in high pressure cylinders. Familiarity with basic compressor operation as well as cryogenic liquid and vacuum pump operations. Perform valve and cylinder inventory. We will support you in qualifying to operate a forklift and performing forklift inspections. Ideally, you bring experience in troubleshooting and performing basic equipment maintenance. Keep a clean and orderly work area. Other duties as assigned.
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.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
- Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear.
- Able to smell and hear leaking gas from cylinders.
- Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time throughout the work shift.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
Nice To Haves
- Ideally, you bring experience in troubleshooting and performing basic equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Sorting cylinders by size and service
- Contributing with manifolds and vacuum pumps for internal cylinder preparation
- Scraping and painting cylinders
- Safely moving cylinders within the facility using a forklift and handcart
- Loads and unloads gas cylinders from pallets, moving cylinders safely utilizing proper cylinder movement techniques
- Conducting pre-fill inspections of cylinders and valves to support the safe filling of cylinders
- Connects cylinders to various gas manifolds for processing
- Proper leak check—including pressure-checking connections and valves—followed by venting residual product, purging cylinder gas, and placing the cylinders under a vacuum
- Knowledge of hazards of various gases by utilizing material safety data sheets, cylinder shoulder and or body label, and pure gas color coding
- Safely changing valves and or pressure relief devices and installing new valves in high pressure cylinders
- Familiarity with basic compressor operation as well as cryogenic liquid and vacuum pump operations
- Perform valve and cylinder inventory
- Keep a clean and orderly work area
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
- Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
