Maintenance Technician

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician in Fairless Hills, PA. The role involves maintaining and optimizing compressor systems, tanks, valves and cryogenic pumps to ensure safe, compliant operations.

_candidates should have a high school diploma and welding experience; a 1-year technical college background is a plus. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Post-secondary education equivalent to 1 year technical college is a plus.
• At least 1 year arc and gas welding experience; 2+ years industry experience preferred.
• Experience with plumbing, carpentry and masonry in industrial setting.
• Experience with electrical circuits, motors, compressors, pumps and drives.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, extracts, inspects, and optimizes bulk tanks, valves, and cryogenic pumps.
• Operates and maintains equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Monitors and maintains pumping apparatus, tanks, valves and monitoring devices.
• Disassembles equipment using hand and power tools; welds/brazes as needed.
• Adjusts pipes and equipment using pipefitting tools; optimizes instrument panels and electrical equipment.

Skills

Arc welding

Gas welding

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical systems

Motors and pumps

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical college (1 year) equivalent

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

R10098824 Maintenance Technician (Open) Location: Fairless Hills, PA - Middle Dr - ASU

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 Plant Maintenance Technician in Fairless Hills, PA! We are looking for you! $32/hr & Up DOE M-F Days 4 ten hour days -- ON Call Required.

Comprehensive Family Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Plant Maintenance Technician preserves and optimizes the facility, machinery, buildings, and equipment used in compressing and liquefying gasses. You will collaborate with internal and external customers to answer technical questions regarding Airgas equipment. This role is also essential in keeping the plant in alignment with all FDA, Safecor, and DOT regulations. Ideally, you bring a commitment to company policies, including safety and the thoughtful use of personal protective equipment. Installs, extracts, inspects, and optimizes bulk tanks, valves, and cryogenic pumps, ensuring successful operational tests after installation. Operates and carefully maintains equipment for pumping or repackaging gasses into cylinders. Regularly monitors and maintains pumping apparatus, tanks, valves, and associated monitoring devices. Builds alignment by answering technical questions from internal or external sources. Ensures any accident or injury is promptly and transparently reported to management. Fosters safe and efficient operations through periodic checks of the Plant. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment. Contributes to a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance. Operates a vehicle to travel to customer sites to support equipment needs as required. Optimizes equipment in the plant such as compressors, scrubbers, instrument panels, and electrical equipment, following blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals, using hand tools, welding equipment, and testing instruments. Tests equipment to identify and resolve causes of trouble using standard test meters. Systematically disassembles equipment using hand tools and power tools. Welds, brazes, burns, and solders parts with precision. Adjusts and replaces pipes and equipment using pipefitting tools. Optimizes instrument control panels, rectifiers, motors, switches, and other electrical equipment. Repacks compressors and pumps. May operate metalworking tools to create or improve parts. Changes filtration materials as required to ensure quality. We look for these duties to be performed in alignment with company policies and procedures, complying with all federal, state, local, and DOT regulations. Maintains a professional personal and vehicle appearance to represent the brand with excellence.

Are you a MATCH?

We look for a highly motivated candidate that has a detail-oriented mind, operates in a fast paced environment, maintains a high level of safety compliance, performs maintenance tasks in a safety compliant manner and has a positive attitude and strong communicative and problem solving skills.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Post secondary education equivalent to a one year technical college or equivalent is an asset
• At least one year of knowledge and experience of arc and gas welding with at least two years industry experience is preferred
• Competent in plumbing, carpentry and masonry work
• Experience working with electrical circuits, motors, compressors, pumps and drives in an industrial setting
• A valid Driver’s License is required for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a one-year technical college or similar background is a valued asset

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 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
• 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

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