Cylinder Maintenance

Maine Oxy; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Oxy is seeking a Cylinder Maintenance Technician to join our production team in Auburn, ME. You will re-qualify and test industrial and specialty gas cylinders, performing UE, visual inspections, and hydrostatic testing, while maintaining equipment and ensuring safe operations.

This hands-on role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, safety, and precision. Prior certification helps, but we will support the right candidate in earning it as part of employment, with occasional extended hours as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ASNT SNT-TC-1A UE Examiner Certification (Level I/II) required; eligible applicants will be supported to earn.
• Ability to understand, work with, and repair mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform cylinder re-qualification testing: UE, visual, hydrostatic per regs/procedures.
• Complete daily tasks accurately and on schedule per procedures.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on equipment; identify repairs needed.
• Inspect cylinders and remove or scrap defective ones.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area; support team as needed.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASNT SNT-TC-1A UE Examiner Certification (Level I/II)

Tools

Windows

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maine - Auburn - Auburn, ME 04210

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $23.00 Hourly

About the Role

Maine Oxy is hiring a Cylinder Maintenance Technician to join our production team. In this hands‑on role, you will re‑qualify and test industrial and specialty gas cylinders in a fast‑paced production environment. Day to day, you will perform ultrasonic examination (UE), visual inspection, and hydrostatic testing, along with routine maintenance of the equipment you use. This is a great opportunity for a mechanically minded, detail‑oriented person who takes pride in safe, accurate work. Prior certification is helpful but not required, we will support the right candidate in earning it.

This position works regularly with and around hazardous materials, and safety is our top priority.

What You'll Do

• Perform cylinder re‑qualification testing, including ultrasonic examination (UE), visual inspection, and hydrostatic testing, in accordance with regulatory and procedural requirements.


• Complete daily work assignments accurately and on schedule, meeting regulatory standards, established procedures, and management expectations.


• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance and routine inspection of operating equipment, identifying when additional repairs or replacements are needed.


• Inspect cylinders and remove or scrap those found defective.


• Keep your work area clean, safe, and organized through light routine maintenance.


• Take on other duties as assigned to support the team.

Qualifications - What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).


• ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level I or II UE Examiner Certification (required). Don't have it yet? Qualified applicants without certification will be considered and supported in earning it as a condition of employment in this role.


• Ability to understand, work with, and repair mechanical systems, machines, or devices (required).


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows applications (required).


• Experience in the gas industry and/or cylinder maintenance (a plus, not required).


• Experience handling or shipping compressed gas cylinders (a plus, not required).


• Willingness to work occasional extended hours and weekends when needed (rare).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Repetitive reaching, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 100 lbs.


• Standing for long periods of time.


• Reading and understanding written and numeric product identifiers.


• Working in a warehouse environment with varying conditions, including cool temperatures, concrete floors, and powered industrial fork trucks and pallet jacks.


• Using a computer for data entry, email, and research.

Who Thrives Here

You're a highly motivated self‑starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment. You care about doing things right, and doing them safely.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maine Oxy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.