Cylinder Maintenance Operator

Roberts Oxygen Company; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay and bonus opportunities

Starting wage range $21.50–$24.00 per

Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Roberts Oxygen is seeking a Cylinder Maintenance Operator in Gaithersburg, MD to maintain, analyze, and inspect high-pressure and cryogenic cylinders while upholding safety and quality. You will handle, load, unload, and organize cylinders and perform testing and maintenance tasks in a hands-on environment.

The role requires physical labor, adherence to procedures, and reliable attendance. CDL/endorsement preferences and strong driving record are noted, with growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintenance, testing, and inspection of compressed and liquefied gas cylinders.
• Detail oriented with strong organization and safety focus.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and perform physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Handle, maneuver, load, unload, and organize high pressure and cryogenic cylinders.
• Perform maintenance repairs, valve insertions/removals, and cylinder testing.
• Ensure proper painting and labeling for cylinder appearance.
• Operate safety equipment and adhere to regulations.

Job description

Day Shift | Top Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth

Work Safely. Deliver Quality. Grow with a Leader in the Industry.

Roberts Oxygen, a trusted name in industrial, medical, and specialty gases and equipment, is looking for a dedicated Cylinder Maintenance Operator to join our team in Gaithersburg, MD.

Requirements

What makes you standout?

You have proven experience providing accurate and safe maintenance, analysis, and inspection of compressed and liquefied gas cylinders. You are detail oriented, and good at organizing materials and products. You thrive through physical labor, including lifting, moving, and standing. With your technical and mechanical aptitude, you troubleshoot, test, and analyze, while keeping the highest focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities and requirements include:

• Handle, maneuver, load, unload, and organize, high pressure and cryogenic cylinders


• Perform detailed and specific maintenance repairs, valve insertions, and valve removals


• Perform required testing, analysis, inspections and requalification of cylinders


• Ensure acceptable cylinder appearance through proper painting and labeling


• Safe operation of: cylinder maintenance, analysis, and mechanical loading equipment (forklifts, handcarts, pallet jacks)


• Commit to high performance through outstanding attendance and overall dependable work habits


• Adhere to company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations and laws


• Ability to lift 100 lbs


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Class A or B CDL or ability to obtain CDL preferred


• Ability to obtain hazmat, tanker and air brake endorsements preferred


• Excellent driving record and if selected, ability to pass pre-employment screenings

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• Excellent pay and bonus opportunities - new employees are reviewed every 90 days for wage increase during their first year and quarterly bonus


• Starting wage range of $21.50 - 24.00 per hour


• Low medical premiums, no medical co-pays, and low out-of-pocket deductibles


• Sick leave, dental and vision care


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Profit Sharing and 401(k)


• Positive, respectful, and customer focused work environment


• Career advancement opportunities with free training and professional development

Why Roberts Oxygen?

Since our founding in 1966 as a local distributor of compressed industrial, medical and specialty gases, cryogenic gases and equipment, welding equipment and supplies, we have expanded our capabilities and services to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Today, Roberts Oxygen is recognized as the finest service oriented independent distributor from Pennsylvania to Florida with 57 locations, serving 9 states.

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