Lead Ops & Quality Technician - Safety, Growth & Impact

Airgas; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas seeks a Lead Operations / Quality Technician for our Cottage Grove, MN facility. The role leads operations and quality processes to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance while supporting the Plant/Facility Manager.

The position offers a competitive $38‑$42 per hour wage, a 5% annual bonus, and benefits after 30 days. Schedule is Mon‑Fri with occasional overtime and some travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operational and routine maintenance tasks without interruption of customer product deliveries.
• Maintain site‑specific SOPs, P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and other technical documentation relating to operations.
• Conduct Acceptance Test/Pre Start‑up Reviews (PSSR) with Operations & Maintenance and document maintenance actions.
• Prepare on‑site contractor/vendor/visitor documentation and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Lead facility safety meetings and inspections and assist with loading/unloading cryogenic transports as needed.

Job description

Airgas seeks a Lead Operations / Quality Technician for our Cottage Grove, MN facility. The role leads operations and quality processes to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance while supporting the Plant/Facility Manager.

The position offers a competitive $38‑$42 per hour wage, a 5% annual bonus, and benefits after 30 days. Schedule is Mon‑Fri with occasional overtime and some travel as needed.