Cylinder Filler II

Location: Henderson, CO - Filling industrial

About the role

As a Cylinder Filler, you will apply the compression temperature/pressure method to fill various high-pressure cylinders, including Industrial, Medical, and mixed gases. You will operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders, perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections, and verify safety through tests before cylinders are released. You will attend to the condition of cylinders, ensuring those requiring maintenance or repair are set aside. Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring devices to ensure reliable operation. Fill cylinders or containers to the target pressure or weight, maintain accurate cylinder filling records, and follow established procedures to meet local, state, and federal regulations. Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers, support inventory and general housekeeping, and provide customer support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fill high-pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical, and Mixes) using the compression temperature/pressure method.
• Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Perform pre-fill and post-fill inspections and verify safety through tests before releasing cylinders.
• Inspect cylinders for maintenance or repair needs and set aside those requiring care.
• Maintain pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices for reliable operation.
• Fill cylinders or containers to the target pressure or weight as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate cylinder filling records and follow established procedures to comply with regulations.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers.
• Support inventory, general housekeeping, and customer assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Valid employment authorization in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to perform very heavy work: routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to over 100 lbs. with the aid of a lifting device.
• Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer-generated documentation.
• Ability to operate a forklift and become forklift certified.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Prior forklift experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit for growing families.
• Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Benefits start after 30 days of employment. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their agreement for eligibility details.

Pay

The hourly base pay range for this position in Colorado is $24.50 - $25.00. Salary is determined based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market/business considerations.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

About the company

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products. It is also one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a leading supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation through its 18,000 associates. As a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, Airgas serves over 4 million customers and patients across 60 countries. The company values diversity and inclusion, empowering employees to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions.