Acetylene Helper

Air Liquide; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k plan with company matching

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is hiring an Acetylene Helper in Hyattsville, MD. The Production Associate safely operates equipment for handling and producing packaged gas cylinders, loading/unloading onto trucks, and preparing cylinders for filling.

You will read labels, perform safety checks, and ensure compliance with DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. A high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and at least 1 year of related experience are required; SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• At least 1 year of related technical experience.
• In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment for handling and production of packaged gas cylinders.
• Load and unload gas cylinders onto route trucks and trailers with proper carts.
• Inspect and label cylinders; read cylinder labels and color-coding.
• Perform safety checks and prepare cylinders for filling per regulations and standards.
• Manage paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10103576 Acetylene Helper (Open) Location: Hyattsville, MD - Acetylene production & filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

Airgas is Hiring for a Helper in Hyattsville, MD! We are looking for you! Pay $25.07 an hour

The Production Associate is responsible for safely operating equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and liquefied gasses. Loads and unloads gas cylinders and/or other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers moving cylinders with proper carts only. Sorts empty cylinders by type. Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of cylinders on pallets. Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders. Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting cylinders, labeling cylinders, and cleaning of work area. Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards. Checks for cylinder quantities, styles and product, and/or assists with inventory. Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required. Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

Are you a MATCH?

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.
• In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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.
• Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

• 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.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].