Production Operator 1-El Paso

Airgas•El Paso, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring for a Plant Operator (Filler) in El Paso, TX! This role involves applying the compression temperature/pressure method to fill various high-pressure cylinders, including Industrial, Medical, and mixed gases. The operator will be responsible for operating and safely maintaining equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders, performing pre-fill and post-fill inspections, and verifying safety through tests before cylinders are released. The position also includes attending to the condition of cylinders, ensuring those requiring maintenance are set aside, regularly inspecting and maintaining pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges, filling cylinders to the target pressure or weight, accurately maintaining cylinder filling records, assisting with loading and unloading trucks, supporting team inventory and housekeeping, and providing customer support when necessary.

Requirements

Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to perform very heavy work - routinely lifts 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs. with the aid of a lifting device.
Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documentation.
The ability to operate forklift and become forklift certified.

Nice To Haves

Highschool Diploma or equivalent
Prior forklift experience

Responsibilities

Apply the compression temperature/pressure method to fill various high-pressure cylinders, including Industrial, Medical, and mixed gases.
Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and verify safety through tests before cylinders are released.
Attend to the condition of cylinders—ensuring those requiring maintenance or repair are set aside for care until they are ready for use.
Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring devices to ensure reliable operation.
Fill cylinders or containers to the target pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate.
Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that you remain guided by established procedures in order to meet the standards of local, state, and federal regulations.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers as a valued part of the logistics flow.
Support the team with inventory and general housekeeping, and provide support to customers when necessary.