Cylinder Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. in Palm, PA is seeking a Cylinder Maintenance Tech to perform draining, maintenance, and sorting of gas cylinders at our Palm facility. You will inspect cylinders, document preparation data, and coordinate with production teams to keep cylinders ready for service.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lb, outdoor work, ladder use, hand tool operation, and forklift training. Overtime may be required to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; able to perform simple arithmetic.
• Requires ability to lift 50 lbs, work outdoors, climb ladders, and handle gas cylinders with care.
• Forklift operation training provided.
• Knowledge of cylinder handling processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drains and labels cylinders; verifies product codes in Avante; handles residuals per policy.
• Performs valve/dip tube/PRD maintenance; maintains stock; inspects cylinders.
• Sorts cylinders by size and valve package; records data on Cylinder Preparation Form.
• Keeps work area clean; follows safety policies; works overtime as needed.
• Ensures adherence to quality system procedures.

Skills

Arithmetic

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Climbing ladders

Hand tools use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. is one of the nation's leading suppliers of industrial gases and welding equipment. We are seeking a Cylinder Maintenance Tech for our Palm, PA location.

Essential Functions:

Safety

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

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 andmove gas cylinders.
• Ability to operate a forklift. Training will be provided.

Pay Range is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.

The Company 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