Maintenance Technician

Airgas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Tuition assistance

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Houston, TX to service and repair plant production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and track work orders. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and the ability to operate industrial equipment.

Qualifications include a High School degree (GED), 3 years in a production/maintenance environment, and training in industrial systems. A forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong maintenance and repair skills for plant production equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to identify hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and installations on plant production equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Identify safety hazards and report to maintenance management.
• Enter data into maintenance/inventory software.
• Operate forklift/pallet jack as required.

Skills

Maintenance aptitude

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High School or GED

Job description

R10105231 Maintenance Technician (Open)

Location

Houston, TX - Richey Rd. - Filling industrial - Dry Ice

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 Maintenance Technician in Houston, TX!

We are looking for you!

Benefits

• 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.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and installations on all plant production equipment.
• Completes preventive maintenance and performs equipment inspections to ensure proper operation and safety
• Identifies and communicates safety hazards and quality deficiencies to maintenance management.
• Enters data into maintenance and inventory software systems.
• Operate Forklift/pallet Jack To Perform Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

• High School or equivalent (GED)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Three (3) years experience in a production/manufacturing environment working in a maintenance capacity.
• High degree of technical aptitude and skill to learn the function and repair of plant production equipment.
• Formal training in one or more of the following: General Industrial Maintenance, Hydraulics, Industrial Electrical Systems, PLC Programming, Industrial Refrigeration, Compressors, Pneumatics.
• HazMat Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification

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].

California Privacy Notice