Production Operator 2 - El Paso

Airgas•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring for a Production Operator - Cylinder Filler in El Paso, TX! This role involves making and/or repackaging and pumping compressed and liquefied gases into cylinders. You will be filling high-pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical, and Mixes) following the compression temperature/pressure method. The position requires operating and safely maintaining equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders, performing all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections, and verifying safety through tests before cylinders are released. You will also attend to the condition of cylinders, ensuring those requiring maintenance or repair are set aside. Regular inspection and maintenance of pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring devices are necessary. You will fill cylinders or containers to the target pressure or weight, maintain accurate cylinder filling records, and adhere to established procedures to meet regulatory standards. Additionally, you will assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers, support the team with inventory and general housekeeping, and provide support to customers when necessary.

Requirements

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 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

Make and/or repackage and pump compressed and liquefied gases into cylinders.
Fill high-pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical, and Mixes) following the compression temperature/pressure method.
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.
Tests gas for purity using testing equipment.
Inspects or tests empty cylinders.