Plant Technician I: Safe, Hands-On Production

Airgas; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision packages

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is hiring a Production Technician I for its New Carlisle, IN facility. You will operate and maintain production equipment, perform rounds, sample water, load trucks, and execute PMs with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule. Preferred is a technical degree with 2+ years of related experience; training opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Not Afraid of Heights.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Technical Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (PSM, EPA, FDA, state/local).
• Lockout/isolating equipment methods; basic computer use with Office software.
• Team oriented with self-motivation and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of AMG production facilities.
• Maintain plant production and operating efficiency in collaboration with ROCC.
• Follow SOPs and safety policies; perform inspections and permits as required.
• Identify maintenance needs and enter work orders in Maximo.
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, and preventive maintenance.
• Keep accurate records and support high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Instrumentation knowledge

Rotating equipment knowledge

Piping systems knowledge

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Associates degree preferred

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Lockout/tagout procedures

Regulatory familiarity (PSM, EPA, FDA)

Job description

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is hiring a Production Technician I for its New Carlisle, IN facility. You will operate and maintain production equipment, perform rounds, sample water, load trucks, and execute PMs with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule. Preferred is a technical degree with 2+ years of related experience; training opportunities