Cylinder Gas Filling Operator II

Airgas, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in El Paso, TX is hiring a Production Operator 2. You will make and repackage gases into cylinders, operate pumping equipment, and perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. This role supports logistics and customer service within a busy gas filling operation.

The position requires lifting heavy loads, forklift operation, and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other protections after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform very heavy work - routinely lifts 25-75 lbs., and occasionally 76+ lbs. with aid.
• Able to read and comprehend written and computer-generated documentation.
• Operate forklift and obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Test gas for purity using testing equipment.
• Fill high‑pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical, and Mixes).
• Pump and repackage gases into cylinders and maintain equipment safety.
• Perform pre-fill and post-fill inspections and verify safety before release.
• Maintain cylinder filling records per local, state, and federal procedures.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks and support inventory and housekeeping.

Skills

Very heavy lifting ability

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Airgas, Inc. in El Paso, TX is hiring a Production Operator 2. You will make and repackage gases into cylinders, operate pumping equipment, and perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. This role supports logistics and customer service within a busy gas filling operation.

The position requires lifting heavy loads, forklift operation, and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other protections after onboarding.