Cylinder Prep Tech - Plant Operator II

Airgas; Plumsteadville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick time

Job summary

Airgas in Plumsteadville, PA invites applications for a Cylinder Prep Tech in a plant operator role. The position handles cylinder refurbishing, painting, labeling removal, and valve integration while ensuring safety and productivity across shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Early access to benefits after 30 days. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma, basic math, and English reporting ability. Forklift cert is a plus; training available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required and basic math skills are necessary.
• Strong reading and writing abilities in English for safety rules and reports.
• Ability to read gauges, interpret instructions, and move cylinders safely.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Teamwork and ability to work all shifts in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and assess incoming gas cylinders.
• Move cylinders to appropriate processing areas.
• Refurbish cylinders by removing labels.
• Paint and apply temperature coating to cylinders.
• Contribute to the visual inspection of gas cylinders.
• Integrate new cylinder valves in both low and high pressure cylinders.
• Load and unload trucks and shuttle vehicles.
• Ensure upkeep of cylinder prep equipment.

Skills

Basic Math

MS Office

English Reporting

Safety Rules Reading

Unit Conversions

Cylinder Handling

Teamwork

Shift Work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operation

Job description

R10088513 Cylinder Prep Tech - Plant Operator II (Open)

Location: Plumsteadville, PA - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Prep Tech in Plumsteadville, PA!

We are looking for you!

$1000 Retention Bonus

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Plant Operator 2 processes previous service gas cylinders in preparation for new gas production. The Technician operates various types of equipment within the cylinder preparation area in accordance with Airgas standard work procedures to properly empty previous contents and prepare gas cylinders. Responsible for safety, product quality, and productivity during the work shift. Sorts cylinders according to cylinder size and service, scrapes and paints cylinders, maintains organization in the cylinder yard, moves cylinders by forklift and handcart within the facility. Inspects and prepares high and low pressure cylinders for the filling process, performs required maintenance on cylinders. Load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttle trucks.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Organize and assess incoming gas cylinders.
• Move cylinders to appropriate processing areas.
• Refurbish cylinders by removing labels.
• Paint and apply temperature coating to cylinders.
• Contribute to the visual inspection of gas cylinders.
• Integrate new cylinder valves in both low and high pressure cylinders.
• Utilize and manage vacuum pumps, cylinder driers, cylinder bake out system, high pressure manifolds and associated equipment.
• Support the organization of prepped cylinder inventory ready for production, allocates cylinders to customer orders.
• Maintain the cylinder yard in a clean and orderly manner.
• Stores cylinders in appropriate locations by service, cylinder size and valve type. Contribute to valve and cylinder inventory.
• Ideally, you bring a forklift certification, or we will help you become certified to operate and perform forklift inspections.
• Loading compressed gas cylinders onto and off of cylinder pallets.
• Manage caustic scrubber to dispose of toxic gases.
• Load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttles.
• Ensure the upkeep of cylinder prep equipment.
• Keep a clean and orderly work area.
• Collaborate with the leadership team with regard to maintenance of Health and Safety and ISO Quality programs.
• Contribute to other team priorities as needed.

________________________Are you a MATCH?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:High school diploma or equivalent.

• Comprehension of basic math skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent software.
• Ability to clearly write and fill out a report in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, safety data sheets and procedure manuals using the English language.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read pressure and temperature indicators.
• Ability to connect and disconnect filling lines.
• Ability to move gas cylinders.
• Work in a team environment, make decisions, and solve problems.
• Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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