Specialty Gas Gravimetric Blender

Airgas • Plumsteadville, PA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Specialty Gas Gravimetric Blender in Plumsteadville, PA! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. We are looking for you ! The Specialty Gas Gravimetric Blender is responsible for filling specialty products into compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. The associate is expected to meet all Airgas safety standards, while filling, handling, storing, loading and unloading cylinders. Responsible for remaining productive during their work shift, while also supporting the product quality standards set forth by Airgas. A Plant Operator 5 displays a knowledge of pure gas filling process, gravimetric blending, dynamic blending, partial pressure blending, product purification techniques, and ability to troubleshoot production issues; regularly inspects cylinder fill equipment and performs minor maintenance.

Requirements

• Associates degree in chemistry or related science and/or 3 years relevant experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments.
• Aptitude for high precision work.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the Plant Operator 5 position.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the facilities goals.
• Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
• Ability to follow directions, make decisions, work as a team, and be reliable.
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum 1 year experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or equivalent software.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs all job assignments in a safe manner according to Airgas SOPs.
• Performs all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections on cylinders and/ or trailers.
• Scraping, labeling and painting of cylinders.
• Regularly moves cylinders by usage of a cylinder cart and/ or forklift.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Perform routine calibration on production and analytical equipment.
• Completes daily fill sheets and cylinder filling records accurately, legibly, and timely.
• Operation of vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, booster pumps and compressors.
• Operation of production equipment including manual and automated systems.
• Offloading of cryogenic materials, cascade, and cold cylinder/cold coil transfer filling.
• Production planning and prioritizing.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Keep a clean, safe and orderly work area
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree