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 position 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 team member will contribute to all Ultrasonic Examination (UE) functions for Levels, UE I, maintain a neat and safe work environment supporting 6S standards, and assist with preventative maintenance on the cylinder stamping and paint systems. They will inspect cylinders following standard procedures in alignment with government, Airgas, and distributor standards, conduct various safety checks, and support the safe care and preparation of high-pressure industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinders. The role also involves preparing cylinders for filling, ensuring they are thoroughly inspected and maintained, assisting with loading and unloading cylinders, safely operating warehouse equipment, and coordinating documentation and record-keeping to DOT, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Building awareness of gas hazards, identifying cylinder types, and accurately labeling cylinders are key responsibilities. The position requires alignment with all government and company standards for handling hazardous materials and cylinder gases, participation in ongoing training, and maintaining a neat plant appearance, with 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.