Production Operator 1

Airgas • Tulsa, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring for a Production Operator in Tulsa, OK. This role involves filling cryogenic liquids and pure non-flammable industrial gases according to Airgas Fill Plant Standard Operating Procedures. Responsibilities include setting pressure gauges, adjusting valves, observing scales to fill cylinders to specified weight or capacity, and positioning cylinders using material handling equipment or team-supported techniques. The role also requires testing gas purity using testing equipment and inspecting empty cylinders for safety, including examining for surface defects and quarantining cylinders if necessary. The Production Operator contributes to team goals and supports plant operations as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to become forklift certified is required.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets, labels and all other written communications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Sets pressure gauge to specified reading and monitors for indication of full cylinders.
• Adjusts valves and observes gauge to fill cylinder to specified pressure.
• Observes scale indicator to fill cylinders to specified weight.
• Fills cylinder to full capacity, moves cylinder onto scale using safe handling techniques, and connects vent line to release excess gas and ensure the prescribed weight is met.
• Positions cylinders onto platform or in manifold racks with the aid of material handling equipment or team-supported techniques.
• Tests gas for purity using testing equipment to maintain our high-quality standards.
• Inspects and evaluates empty cylinders to ensure safety.
• Examines exterior of cylinder for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns, and evaluates whether to quarantine the cylinder for further expert inspection.
• Contributes to team goals and supports plant operations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 14-week paid child birth benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Floating holidays
• 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: No Education Listed