Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Airgas • Hingham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) safely handles and fills industrial, medical, and high-pressure gas products into cylinders in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas standard operating procedures. The role inspects cylinders before filling, performs safety checks, and analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures. It prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels, connects cylinders to manifolds, evacuates them, and fills them by pressure and weight according to applicable standards. The associate also assists with cylinder movement and loading, maintains required records and quality-control sheets, and supports accurate cylinder labeling.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Airgas safety programs, OSHA requirements, and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
• At least 1 year of related technical experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in place of specific industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and fill liquid, medical, and high-pressure gas cylinders in accordance with regulations and Airgas procedures.
• Review cylinders before filling and verify that they meet government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Perform safety checks, including odor tests and checks of cylinder caps and valves.
• Analyze products to verify purity and correct mixtures.
• Prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling; connect them to manifolds and evacuate cylinders.
• Fill cylinders by pressure and weight in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.
• Maintain records and complete quality-control sheets to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards.
• Identify gas hazards and determine cylinder size and contents by reading labels and interpreting tank color-coding.
• Support accurate labeling of cylinders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED