Production Technician

Airgas; Huger (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, in Huger, SC, seeks a Production Technician to maintain plant production, improve efficiency, ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will work a rotating 12-hour shift, contribute to equipment reliability, follow SOPs, read blueprints and perform operator rounds as part of a collaborative team.

The role offers strong safety training, opportunities to grow in instrumentation and mechanical systems, and access to a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations)
• Knowledge in locking out and isolating equipment
• Ability to use computers—Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a team environment; self motivated
• Forklift, man lift and overhead crane operation preferred
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work

Responsibilities

• Apply your understanding of plant safety rules and company policies to protect the team
• Foster a safety culture and model safe practices
• Work safely in all situations
• Identify maintenance needs and enter them into the Maximo system
• Follow SOPs reading blueprints, ISOs, P&IDs and electrical schematics
• Read and interpret drawings; perform basic math
• Keep accurate records and maintain documentation
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, and PMs
• Contribute to housekeeping and organize the work area
• Support plant management needs as required

Skills

Instrumentation

Rotating equipment

Piping systems

Lockout/tagout

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Man lift operation

Overhead crane

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10094954 Production Technician (Open)

Location:

Huger, SC (Berkeley) - ASU

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 Production Technician in Huger, SC!

_ We are looking for you! _

• Work Schedule - Rotating schedule 12 hour shifts
• Referral Bonus
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide 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 day 30

Join our dynamic team at Airgas as a Production Technician where the production technician is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety. Due to the complexity of the skill sets needed for this position, Production Technician levels have been established to distinguish work performance capabilities and the degree of independence each task is to be performed.

Job Duties:

• Apply your understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures to protect the team.
• Foster a shared safety culture by being safety minded; models supportive safety practices.
• Work safely and conscientiously in all situations.
• Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo) to ensure ongoing reliability.
• Perform all work in alignment with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
• Partner with contractors, visitors, and co-workers to support compliance with company safety policies/procedures. Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment.
• Ideally, you will grow your knowledge and ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment.
• Bring an interest in instrumentation and mechanical systems.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
• Keep accurate records and remain diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures.
• Apply your knowledge and understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles.
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, and operations PM’s.
• Contribute to and promote high housekeeping and organizational standards.
• Support additional team needs as requested by Plant Management.
• All other duties based on business needs.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Associates degree preferred
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations)
• Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment
• Ability to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude
• Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively
• Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing
• Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
• Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
• Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evidence 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.

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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.

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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.

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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].

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