Production Associate (Cylinder Maintenance)

About the role

The Production Associate (Cylinder Maintenance) will take care of loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders while collaborating with the Maintenance Team by visually inspecting and performing general maintenance on cylinder inventory.

Thoroughly reviews and inspects cylinders before filling, following standard procedures required by the government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Understands the hazards of various gasses, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.

Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse/material-handling equipment. Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders before filling. Identifies and separates test cylinders and any defective cylinders. Removes old labels, cleans cylinders.

Responsibilities

• Takes care of loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Team by visually inspecting and performing general maintenance on cylinder inventory
• Thoroughly reviews and inspects cylinders before filling, following standard procedures required by the government, Airgas, and distributor standards
• Understands the hazards of various gasses, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks
• Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse/material-handling equipment
• Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders before filling
• Identifies and separates test cylinders and any defective cylinders
• Removes old labels, cleans cylinders

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform heavy work – routinely lifts 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Have good mechanical skills
• Able to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documents
• Must be able to drive a forklift and become certified

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform heavy work – routinely lifts 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Have good mechanical skills
• Able to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documents
• Must be able to drive a forklift and become certified

Skills

• Good mechanical skills
• Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documents
• Ability to operate a forklift and become certified

Benefits

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

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

Company Information

About Airgas: Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.