Cylinder Maintenance Technician - Houston, TX

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. is seeking a Cylinder Maintenance Technician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on grinding, testing, and repairing gas cylinders and containers while adhering to safety standards. You will handle maintenance equipment and assist with inventory control to support plant operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1–3 years in a warehouse or plant environment. The job emphasizes accuracy, physical fitness, and adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a warehouse or plant.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong physical condition for demanding duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on gas cylinders, high/low pressure and liquid containers following safety procedures.
• Repair filling equipment including pigtails, fill hoses, valves and safeties.
• Operate a forklift.
• Receive incoming new cylinders and maintenance supplies.
• Inspect cylinders for neck leaks and safety leaks.
• Maintain housekeeping and light plant maintenance on pumps and compressors.
• Monitor inventory of maintenance supplies and parts.
• Follow company safety and quality policies; report accidents or near misses.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Follow written instructions

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Cylinder Maintenance Technician - Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY salary range $27.50 to $29.75 per hour
Perform visual and physical testing of cylinder packs, highpressure cylinders and liquid containers and determine required repairs.
Repair filling equipment, such as pigtails,fill hoses, valves and safeties.
Operate a forklift
Receive incoming new cylinders and cylinder maintenance supplies
Inspect cylinders for neck leaks and safety leaks
Housekeeping and light plant maintenance on vacuum pumps andcompressors

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform maintenance onallgas cylinders, high and low pressure, and liquid containers in accordancewith safety procedures, quality
Understands hazards of various gases, sizeand contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and thecolor-coding of tanks.
Comply with safety programs, OSHA, and allrelated rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to thisposition’s responsibilities
Complies with all government and companystandards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylindergases.
Maintains a neat, clean and orderlyworkplace through proper housekeeping procedures(5S)
Monitors inventory of maintenance supplies and parts
Sets tone for employees by good examplethrough observation of the company's loss prevention policies and procedures.
Adheres to all quality assurance policiesand standards
Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditionsand obeys safety rules.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

1-3 years’ experience working in a warehouse or plant

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Detail-orientedand self-motivated, withthe ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Accuracy in followingprocedures and regulations is essential. Any candidate for this position shouldbe in strong physical condition as the demands of the job are physical innature.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying - Occ
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend – N/A
• Balancing – N/A
• Position Self/Stooping – N/A
• Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching – N/A
• Position Self/Crawling – N/A
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking – Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. (“NSM”) is an Equal OpportunityEmployer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth underEEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability.