Operations Technician Helium

Messer North America, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer North America, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Technician to process gas orders under the supervision of the Plant Manager. You will work with a team, ensure safety, and support timely delivery to customers.

The role emphasizes reliable operations, accurate records, and adherence to site procedures. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years of production experience, with a strong safety mindset and willingness to operate and troubleshoot production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Process gas orders safely and efficiently for timely delivery.
• Maintain production records and logs.
• Monitor systems and equipment against standards; report deficiencies.
• Participate in site safety programs and wear PPE.
• Start-up and shut-down operations per site work instructions.
• Diagnose and remedy process problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Quality monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

High-pressure gas equipment

Job description

Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the Technician will process gas orders in a safe and efficient manner for timely delivery to our customers. The Technician will work effectively in a team environment with a minimum of supervision, maintaining a positive working relationship with Messer customers and employees.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

• Contribute to team awareness of co-worker and personal safety through proper work habits, good housekeeping skills, and appropriate usage of personal protective equipment.
• Understand, monitor and take corrective actions to ensure product quality.
• Safely fill high pressure cylinders, tube trailers and safely fill cryogenic products into dewars.
• Contribute to site security efforts through continuous observance of site security procedures.
• Safely and efficiently supervise and conduct plant start-up and shut-down operations in accordance with approved site work instructions.
• Diagnose and remedy process problems.
• Maintain production records and logs.
• Monitor performance of systems and equipment against established standards, report any deficiencies.
• Promptly inform management of safety accidents, unsafe conditions, environmental problems or production operations problems.
• Attend and contribution to site safety through participation in the Site Safety Committee and monthly site Operations Safety meetings.
• Maintain self-paced training progress via computer training program and achieve established training targets.
• Perform other duties and tasks that are essential to the daily operations of the helium transfill.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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