Workshop Technician

Air Products; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Workshop Technician in Worcester, responsible for refurbishing, modifying, and testing equipment for customer installation. The ideal candidate will have mechanical engineering skills, including pipework and fitting, and a logical problem-solving mindset.

The role involves the preparation of Cryogenic Storage Tanks, mechanical installations, and compliance with safety standards. Basic electrical knowledge is also required. Training may be provided for certain skills.

Qualifications

• Basic Mechanical Engineering experience including pipework, fitting, pneumatics, fabrication, welding, soldering, brazing disciplines.
• Basic understanding of pressure vessels and associated components.
• Basic electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process all Work Order equipment preparation to meet requests.
• Prepare Cryogenic Storage Tanks and associated equipment.
• Undertake mechanical installation and refurbishment of pressure pipework.
• Complete failure reports on equipment.
• Assist with Facility Planned Maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering experience

Strong communication skills

Logical problem-solving

Tools

Forklift Truck License

Overhead Crane Operation License

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

We are looking for a Workshop Technician in Worcester, focusing on the refurbishment, modification and testing of equipment required for Air Products Customer Installation.

What will you do?

• Processing of all Work Order equipment preparation to meet the requests assigned to the Worcester Workshop
• Timely and accurate preparation of Cryogenic Storage Tanks and subsequent pipework and ancillary equipment for customer orders
• Undertake mechanical installation, testing and refurbishment of pressure pipework and associated components on cryogenic tanks and record keeping of associated paperwork
• Timely and accurate pick parts and equipment to replenish workbench Kanban and ensure equipment preparation can be completed to meet customer demand dates
• Complete failure reports on equipment
• Assembly of and refurbishment of Nitrogen Generators, compressors and associated equipment and record keeping of relevant paperwork
• Organizing of tank refurbishment work and job reporting to workshop supervisor
• Carry out Oxygen Cleaning activities to equipment as required
• Ensure compliance to all requisite and demonstrate understanding of fundamentals of cryogenic applications
• Assist with investigations as part of Returns/Complaints processes to identify common failure modes of equipment or to highlight customer errors in use of equipment
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement Events within the department
• Assist with Facility Planned Maintenance tasks requested by the Workshop Supervisor

What are we looking for?

• Basic Mechanical Engineering experience including pipework, fitting, pneumatics, fabrication, welding, soldering, brazing disciplines
• Basic understanding of pressure vessels and associated components – safety devices, regulators, valves etc
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Logical problem solver
• Able to work effectively within a team and as an individual

Desirable But Not Essential As Training Will Be Provided

• Forklift Truck License
• Overhead Crane Operation License

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.