Production Operator 3

Airgas • Pueblo, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Production Operator 3 in Pueblo, CO. This role involves filling high-pressure cylinders with industrial, medical, and mixed gases using a compression temperature/pressure method. The operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, performing pre-fill and post-fill inspections, ensuring cylinder maintenance, and accurately recording filling data to comply with regulations. The position also includes assisting with loading/unloading trucks, inventory, housekeeping, and customer assistance.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a forklift and become forklift certified.
• Ability to perform very heavy work – routinely lifts 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• 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 all written and computer generated documentation.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift experience
• Prior industry experience

Responsibilities

• Fill high pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical and Mixes) following 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 tests before cylinders are released.
• Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring devices.
• Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate.
• Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required.
• Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and help customers when necessary.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed