Cylinder Maintenance Technician - Houston, TX

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a warehouse/maintenance technician in Houston, TX to perform testing and repair of gas cylinders and related equipment. The role includes operating a forklift, receiving supplies, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace in accordance with safety procedures.

You'll inspect for leaks, adhere to OSHA standards, and follow company policies on hazardous materials handling. A high school diploma and 1–3 years in a warehouse or plant environment are required.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Careful with accuracy in procedures and regulations.
• Physical condition suitable for demanding job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and physical testing of cylinders and liquid containers and determine repairs.
• Repair filling equipment such as pigtails, fill hoses, valves and safeties.
• Operate a forklift and receive incoming cylinders and supplies.
• Inspect cylinders for neck leaks and safety leaks.
• Housekeeping and light plant maintenance on pumps and compressors.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and parts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Follow written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Good physical condition

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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 on allgas 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-oriented and 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.