Production Operator 2

Airgas•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator makes, repackages, and pumps compressed and liquefied gases into cylinders. The role fills high-pressure industrial, medical, and gas-mix cylinders using the compression temperature/pressure method, while operating and safely maintaining gas-pumping and repackaging equipment. The operator performs required pre-fill and post-fill inspections, verifies cylinder safety through testing, and sets aside cylinders needing maintenance or repair. The role also monitors pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and related devices; fills cylinders to target pressure or weight; maintains accurate filling records and follows applicable procedures and regulations. Additional duties include helping load and unload trucks or trailers, supporting inventory and housekeeping, and assisting customers when needed.

Requirements

Must have valid employment authorization in the United States and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to perform very heavy work, routinely lifting 25–75 pounds and occasionally lifting 76 to over 100 pounds with the aid of a lifting device.
Ability to read and comprehend written and computer-generated documentation.
Ability to operate a forklift and become forklift certified.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Make, repackage, and pump compressed and liquefied gases into cylinders.
Fill high-pressure industrial, medical, and gas-mix cylinders using the compression temperature/pressure method.
Operate and safely maintain equipment used to pump or repackage gases into cylinders.
Perform required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and verify safety through tests before releasing cylinders.
Set aside cylinders requiring maintenance or repair until they are ready for use.
Inspect and maintain pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices.
Fill cylinders or containers to the appropriate target pressure or weight.
Maintain accurate cylinder-filling records and follow established procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks or trailers.
Support inventory, general housekeeping, and customers when necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Paid parental leave, including a 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company matching funds.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.