Ultrasonic Examination (Cylinder Handler)

Airgas•Lynwood, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring an Ultrasonic Examination (Cylinder Handler) in Lynnwood, CA. This role supports the safe handling and maintenance of high-pressure cylinders in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, while upholding the standard operating procedures of Airgas. The team member will assist with truck loading & unloading, operate forklift equipment, gain familiarity with cylinders by size, label, and color, organize cylinders by valve type/gas service and size, conduct visual inspections of cylinders, and assist with setup for testing. This position contributes to all Ultrasonic Examination (UE) functions for Levels, UE I, maintains a neat, safe work environment supporting 6S standards, and assists with preventative maintenance on the cylinder stamping and paint systems. The role involves inspecting cylinders following standard procedures, conducting safety checks, and supporting the safe care and preparation of high-pressure industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinders. It also includes preparing cylinders for filling, ensuring they are thoroughly inspected and maintained to applicable standards, and assisting with loading/unloading cylinders. The position requires safe operation of a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, coordination of documentation and record-keeping to DOT, OSHA, and Airgas standards, and completion of quality control sheets. Building awareness of gas hazards, identifying cylinder sizes and contents, and accurately labeling cylinders are key responsibilities. The role aligns with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases, and participation in ongoing training is required. A neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance is expected, along with performing other supportive duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to operate a forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
Additional hand truck equipment may be used.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED (preferred).
Previous work in an industrial production setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributes to all Ultrasonic Examination (UE) functions for Levels, UE I.
Maintains a neat, safe work environment and supports 6S standards.
Assists with preventative maintenance on the cylinder stamping and paint systems.
Inspects cylinders following standard procedures in alignment with government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as reviewing for visual defects and examining valves, safeties, and caps.
Supports the safe care and preparation of high-pressure industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinders.
Prepares high-pressure cylinders for filling in collaboration with plant team members.
Ensures cylinders are thoroughly inspected and maintained to applicable standards.
Assists with loading & unloading cylinders on & off pallets, trucks, and tractor-trailers.
Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
Coordinates documentation and record-keeping to DOT, OSHA, and Airgas standards.
Completes quality control sheets as required.
Builds awareness and understanding of various gas hazards; identifies cylinder sizes and contents by reading and interpreting cylinder labels, CGA valve types, and tank color-coding.
Accurately labels cylinders.
Aligns with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases.
Participates in all ongoing training including Safety, DOT, basic cylinder handling, AGU, & UE.
Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.
Welcomes other supportive duties as assigned.