Cylinder Maintenance Technician

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Palm (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson in Pennsylvania is seeking a hands-on Cylinder Technician to support production, maintenance, and quality tasks in a manufacturing setting. You will drain cylinders, verify product codes, and assist with equipment setup and inspections.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, outdoor work, and operation of a forklift; training is provided. You’ll follow safety procedures and contribute to timely shipments and accurate cylinder records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent; ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, work outdoors, climb ladders, use hand tools and move gas cylinders.
• Forklift operation training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform cylinder draining and label removal; verify product codes in Avante.
• Dispose of residual gases and liquids per requirements.
• Inspect cylinder exteriors; record information on Cylinder Preparation Form.
• Maintain stock of supplies and stage cylinders for shipment.
• Sort cylinders by size and valve package; record data; provide forms to supervisors.
• Follow Quality system policies; work overtime as needed.

Skills

Arithmetic ability

Lifting 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Climb ladders

Hand tools

Move gas cylinders

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Safety

• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Follows all company Safety procedures and policies.

Production

• *Cylinder Draining
• Removes old tags and labels from cylinders.
• Verifies cylinders in product codes in Avante.
• Properly disposes of residual gases and liquids as required.
• Performs visual inspections of cylinders' exteriors.
• Records cylinder information on the Cylinder Preparation Form.
• Provides finished Cylinder Preparation Forms to Production Supervisor or Production Planner.

Cylinder Maintenance

• Removes and installs cylinder valves, installs dip tubes (FLETs) and PRDs.
• Maintains stock levels for all relevant supplies.
• Performs visual inspections of cylinders' exteriors and interiors as required.
• Dries cylinders following standard cylinder preparation instructions and any special requirements.
• Stages cylinders for shipments to suppliers of cylinder services such as testing, blasting, cleaning, etc.
• Properly scraps cylinders and valves and records such scrapping.

Cylinder Sorting

• Sorts cylinders based on cylinder size and valve package.
• Verifies cylinders in product codes in Avante.
• Records cylinder information on the Cylinder Preparation Form.
• Provides finished Cylinder Preparation Forms to Production Supervisor or Production Planner.
• Places finished sorted pallets in appropriate designated areas.
• Performs any additional work as necessary on the sorting table.

General

• Works OT as needed to complete daily requirements.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by local plant management.

Quality

• Adheres to all Quality system policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to perform simple arithmetic exercises.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work outside, climb ladders, use hand tools and move gas cylinders.
• Ability to operate a forklift. Training will be provided.

Pay Range is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.

MATHESON is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability