Production Associate (Hydrogen Filler)

Airgas; La Porte (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with company matching

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Production Associate - Hydrogen Filler in La Porte, TX. The role involves filling high-pressure cylinders with hydrogen/helium, operating gas-handling equipment, and ensuring safety and quality at every step.

Responsibilities include inspections, record-keeping, and maintaining equipment while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. A High School diploma or GED and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must regularly lift to 25-75 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Fill high-pressure cylinders and tube trucks with hydrogen and helium.
• Operate and maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Perform pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before release.
• Maintain cylinder records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Inspect pumping apparatus and monitoring devices; remove cylinders needing repair.

Skills

Forklift experience

Compressed gas filling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

R10099049 Production Associate (Hydrogen Filler) (Open) Location: La Porte, TX - 11426 Fairmont Pkwy - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At Airgas, 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 Production Associate - Hydrogen Filler in LaPorte, TX! 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 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.

Work Schedule

Rotating shifts as follows: Wednesday - Saturday 5:00 pm to 5:30 am Off: Sunday - Wednesday Thursday - Saturday 5:00 pm to 5:30 am Off: Sunday - Tuesday

Job Responsibilities

As a Production Associate Hydrogen Filler, you will fill high-pressure cylinders and tube trucks with hydrogen and helium, following compression temperature/pressure method. Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released. Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected. Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices. Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate. Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must regularly lift to 25-75 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion also required.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Ability to read and comprehend all written documents and instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience
• Prior compressed gas cylinder filling experience

Benefits

• 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
• 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].