Plant Operator (Testing Technician)

Location: Ramsey, MN

About the role

The Plant Operator (Testing Technician) performs non‑destructive testing (NDT) on gas cylinders using high‑frequency sound waves, evaluates cylinders for defects, operates forklifts, maintains equipment, and ensures compliance with DOT and other regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Utilize testing equipment to perform NDT inspections on gas cylinders, measuring thickness and detecting cracks, corrosion, or other defects.
• Navigate and evaluate cylinder data from testing equipment while following supportive testing procedures.
• Uphold and champion excellent quality inspection standards consistently.
• Evaluate cylinders for surface defects and/or corrosion prior to testing.
• Operate forklift in confined spaces for the safe movement of cylinder pallets in and out of the testing facility.
• Maintain a productive rhythm and adapt to dynamic work environments.
• Uphold excellent quality during cylinder painting operations.
• Perform daily maintenance and calibrations on equipment and machinery.
• Maintain attentive and organized data analysis and documentation of daily test results through consistent verification.
• Review, translate, and document test results to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of related technical and/or mechanical experience (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• High degree of communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all applicable rules and regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude and/or maintenance aptitude (preferred).

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.
• Parental leave (14‑week paid childbirth benefit).
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