Production Technician I

Airgas, Inc.; Bozrah (CT); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Production Technician I in Bozrah, CT to safely steward a large gas production facility and sustain plant operations. The role focuses on process knowledge, regulatory compliance, and teamwork to meet production goals and maintain safety standards.

The position offers hourly pay of $30–$32 with a 4% annual bonus and a 12-hour rotating shift. Travel is minimal and on-call work may be required as part of the rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Willingness to work a flexible 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate and sustain a large Airgas Merchant Gas Air Separation Production facility safely and efficiently.
• Participate in Time-Out investigations and document incidents using Intelex; assist with work orders and training tasks.
• Learn all plant operations, processes, and equipment; become familiar with site action plans.
• Support on-site contractors and vendors; coordinate training requirements and perform delegated administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, cGMP and company policies including MOC and PPSR processes.
• Coordinate with product scheduling to meet customer delivery requirements and complete related reporting.
• Model safety practices and comply with Training programs; complete HSEQ training requirements.
• Complete Airgas Safety Pledge and understand training requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

R10098235 Production Technician I (Open)

Location: Bozrah, CT (AMG) - ASU

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The core contribution of a Production Technician is the safe stewardship and sustaining of a large Airgas Merchant Gas Air Separation Production facility. The Production Technician is dedicated to sustaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety.

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Technician in Bozrah, CT!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

• Pay: $30-$32 per hour
• Annual Bonus: 4%
• Work Schedule: 12 hour rotating shift
• Travel: 0 - 5% based on business needs
• On Call as required

Job responsibilities

• Cultivates and shares basic skills for the process plant. Works in partnership with more senior technicians while completing training tasks.
• Participate in Time-Out investigations, document incidents, retrieve Airgas and site-specific operating procedures, incident/injury reporting, etc in the document management software, Intelex, familiarizing oneself with the work order process and participating in essential support tasks.
• Acquire knowledge and abilities in all plant operations including processes and equipment and becoming familiar with site-specific action plans.
• Support and confirm on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors site-specific training requirements are met and documented, and performing administrative coordination responsibilities as delegated by the Plant Manager.
• Exhibit the understanding of and perform job duties in compliance with all local and federal governmental regulations (Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), etc.), and all company policies and procedures including Management of Change (MOC's), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PPSR's), etc.
• Collaborate with national and local product scheduling to meet customer requirements and ensuring customer product delivery requirements, pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time and with exceptional accuracy.
• Dedicated commitment to company policies, safety guidelines, and procedural standards, as well as championing safety within the team by being safety minded and modeling good safety practices as well as compliance to Qualification and Training program in company electronic training systems.
• Completion of the Airgas Safety Pledge and being familiar with the requirements as well as completing introductory Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) training.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes 12-hour rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience working in an industrial facility
• Experience dealing with cryogenics

Benefits

We 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 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].

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