Plant Operator

Airgas; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Airgas in Miami, FL seeks a Plant Operator to coordinate cylinder filling and ensure safe, efficient operations. You will review cylinders, support maintenance, and perform leakage tests to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires attention to detail, flexibility in shifts, and a proactive safety mindset. Airgas offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Curiosity to understand how equipment works and solve problems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining secure work practices.
• Experience operating a forklift safely and efficiently is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and overtime when needed.
• Technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cylinder filling to streamline handling and meet customer needs.
• Check new and return cylinders and bundles for condition and test status.
• Support maintenance of hydrotest, dryer, painting, and ovens before operation.
• Perform leak tests using soapy water and ensure safety standards.
• Paint cylinders per government compliance and standards.
• Assist drying and vacuum bake processes and finalize cylinder handovers.

Skills

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

R10097333 Plant Operator (Open)Location:Miami, FL (Plt) - Filling industrialHow 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 Operator in Miami, FL!We are looking for you!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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.The Plant Operator coordinates the cylinder filling to streamline cylinder handling. Before out-off, fill the cylinder on stock. After out-off, fill the cylinder to cover customer requirements.Cylinder Checking: includes an attentive review of new and return cylinders & bundles such as: year test or tube accessories, Paints, Valves, Caps etc. Check condition of frame bundles and manifold, and sort between ready-to-fill cylinders and bundles and cylinder and bundles to maintenance area.Cylinder Maintenance: Support the treatment equipment such as hydrotest machine, dryer, painting equipment, and oven before operation to be safe and ensure they can be operated properly. Cylinder or valve leak test before installing using soapy water. Painting the cylinder in accordance with government compliance and standards. Support cylinder testing with hydrotest machine in accordance with government regulation. Support valving / de-valving of cylinder in accordance with AL safety standards. Support drying & vacuum bake oven of cylinders. Foster the conformity of the cylinders according to the color and its gas. Foster a smooth handover process of cylinders to the filling area and Initialize GTS barcode on the cylinder after the maintenance process.Cylinder Accessories: Support the replacement of defect accessories. Install the cap and valve type according to gas and cylinder allocation. Attach stickers according to product specifications and grades.Quality Check Maintenance: Support quality check of dew point check per batch cylinder VBO as product specification needed. Foster the integrity of quality of all products. Ideally, you are qualified to do functional testing on analyzers.________________________Are you a MATCH?Required Qualifications:A natural curiosity for how things work and the ability to solve problems and find solutions for equipment needs.Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.A shared commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep our whole team secure.Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently .Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support your teammates.Preferred Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.Technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.Industrial Gas Experience.________________________BenefitsWe 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._________________________Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCEAt 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 AirgasAirgas, 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 InformationWe 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