Cylinder Filler: Precision Gas Ops Technician

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) in Waterford, CT. You will safely fill gas cylinders, perform quality and safety checks, and maintain precise records in a regulated environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude, with preferred SAP and MS Office skills. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, and paid time off; on-site work with forklift operation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude essential.
• Preference for SAP experience and MS Office/Google Suite proficiency.
• Ability to perform unit conversions and calculations accurately.

Responsibilities

• Safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high-pressure cylinders in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct safety checks, verify cylinder contents and pressures, and ensure proper labeling.
• Prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling; attach to manifolds and evacuate as required.
• Fill cylinders by pressure and weight according to standards; maintain records for DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas.
• Assist with loading/unloading of cylinders on/off pallets and tractors; operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Ensure accuracy of quality control sheets and read cylinder labels and color codes.
• Support documentation and labeling accuracy; follow safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

SAP

Google Suite / MS Office

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Airgas is hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) in Waterford, CT. You will safely fill gas cylinders, perform quality and safety checks, and maintain precise records in a regulated environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude, with preferred SAP and MS Office skills. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, and paid time off; on-site work with forklift operation as needed.