Lead Operations/Quality Tech

Airgas; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Airgas in Minooka, IL is seeking a Lead Operations / Quality Technician (LOQT) to oversee daily plant operations and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance. You will manage processes that guarantee product quality and coordinate with maintenance and operations to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes adherence to site procedures, instrumentation diagrams, and process documentation. You will participate in pre-startup reviews, drive continuous improvement, and support the

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations and quality control.
• Ability to lead maintenance tasks and troubleshoot processes.
• Familiarity with P&ID and process diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Lead QA processes and maintain high product quality.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance on start-up and process decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Quality control

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

P&ID

Process diagrams

Tools

P&ID Diagrams

Process Flow Diagrams

Job description

R10103235 Lead Operations/Quality Tech (Open)

Location:

Minooka, IL (AMG) - ASU

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The primary function of this job is the operational leadership at the facility and to assist the Plant / Facility Manager in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the facility. The Lead Operations / Quality Technician (LOQT) manages the processes that ensure that products and services are of the highest quality.

Airgas is Hiring a Lead Operations / Quality Technician (LOQT) in Minooka, IL

We are looking for you!

• Pay : $38 $45 per hour
• Bonus : 4% Annual
• Travel : 0 - 5% for training
• Work Schedule : Mon - Friday 6am - 4pm with AMG on call as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Duties:

• This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including participating in operational and routine maintenance tasks within the facility work group without interruption of customer product deliveries, making plant and process decisions and performing process troubleshooting.
• Additionally, it involves studying and maintaining site-specific Standard Operating Procedures, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Process Flow Diagrams, and all other technical documentation as it relates to operational or equipment processes.
• The Lead Plant Operator Technician will also conduct Acceptance Test/ Pre Start-up Reviews (PSSR) with Operations & Maintenance, ensure