Ultrasonic Examination (Cylinder Handler)

Airgas•Lynwood, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasonic Examination (UE) I team member will support 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. This role involves supporting truck loading & unloading, operating forklift equipment, gaining familiarity with cylinders by size, label, and color, organizing cylinders by valve type/gas service and size, conducting visual inspections of cylinders, and assisting with setup for testing. The position contributes to all Ultrasonic Examination (UE) functions for Levels, UE I, maintains a neat, safe work environment, and supports 6S standards. It also assists with preventative maintenance on the cylinder stamping and paint systems, inspects cylinders following standard procedures, and conducts various safety checks. The role supports the safe care and preparation of high-pressure industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinders, ensuring they are thoroughly inspected and maintained to applicable standards. Additionally, it involves preparing cylinders for filling, assisting with loading/unloading, operating warehouse equipment, coordinating documentation, and building awareness of gas hazards. The team member will accurately label cylinders, align with all government and company standards for safe handling, and participate in ongoing training.

Requirements

Ability to operate a forklift
Maintain forklift certifications

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Previous work in an industrial production setting

Responsibilities

Support 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
Assist with setup for testing
Contribute to all Ultrasonic Examination (UE) functions for Levels, UE I
Maintain a neat, safe work environment and support 6S standards
Assist with preventative maintenance on the cylinder stamping and paint systems
Inspect cylinders following standard procedures in alignment with government, Airgas, and distributor standards
Conduct a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as reviewing for visual defects and examining valves, safeties, and caps
Support the safe care and preparation of high-pressure industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinders
Prepare high-pressure cylinders for filling in collaboration with plant team members
Ensure cylinders are thoroughly inspected and maintained to applicable standards
Assist with loading & unloading cylinders on & off pallets, trucks, and tractor-trailers
Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment
Coordinate documentation and record-keeping to DOT, OSHA, and Airgas standards
Complete quality control sheets as required
Build awareness and understanding of various gas hazards; identify cylinder sizes and contents by reading and interpreting cylinder labels, CGA valve types, and tank color-coding
Accurately label cylinders
Align with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases
Participate in all ongoing training including Safety, DOT, basic cylinder handling, AGU, & UE
Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance
Perform other supportive duties as assigned