Cylinder Prep Tech - Plant Operator II

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Plumsteadville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Disability insurance

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Cylinder Prep Tech - Plant Operator II in Plumsteadville, PA. The role involves preparing gas cylinders for production, operating prep equipment, and ensuring safety and quality during the shift.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, basic math, and proficient English reading/writing skills, with the ability to interpret safety rules and work across shifts in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to clearly write and fill out a report in English.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and safety data sheets in English.
• Ability to perform arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Ability to read pressure and temperature indicators.
• Ability to move gas cylinders.
• Teamwork and problem solving in a shift-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort and evaluate incoming gas cylinders.
• Move cylinders to designated processing areas.
• Scrape labels from cylinders.
• Paint and apply coating to cylinders.
• Perform visual inspection of gas cylinders.
• Install new cylinder valves in various cylinder types.
• Operate pumps, dryers, bake-out systems and manifolds.
• Maintain inventory and allocate cylinders to orders.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Support Health, Safety and ISO Quality programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Math skills

English writing

Reading safety docs

Microsoft Office

Cylinder handling

Reading pressure/temperature

Shift flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Cylinder Prep Tech - Plant Operator II (Open)

Location: Plumsteadville, PA (SGHCLS) - Healthcare - Industrial spec gas

Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Prep Tech - Plant Operator II in Plumsteadville, PA! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you!

The role

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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Sort and evaluate incoming gas cylinders.
• Move cylinders to designated processing areas.
• Scrape labels from cylinders.
• Paint and apply temperature coating to cylinders.
• Perform visual Inspection of gas cylinders.
• Install new cylinder valves in both low and high pressure cylinders.
• Operate vacuum pumps, cylinder driers, cylinder bake out system, high pressure manifolds and associated equipment.
• Maintain prepped cylinder inventory ready for production, allocates cylinders to customer orders.
• Maintain the cylinder yard in a clean and orderly manner.
• Stores cylinders in designated locations by service, cylinder size and valve type.
• Perform valve and cylinder inventory.
• Qualify to operate forklift and perform forklift inspection.
• Loading compressed gas cylinders onto and off of cylinder pallets.
• Operate caustic scrubber to dispose of toxic gases.
• Load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttles.
• Perform maintenance on cylinder prep equipment.
• Keep a clean and orderly work area.
• Support Management team with regard to maintenance of Health and Safety and ISO Quality programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 required to meet the following physical demands: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• short-term disability
• 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
• paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• 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.

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.

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.

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 selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].