Production Technician I

Airgas, Inc.; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in New Carlisle, IN is seeking a Production Technician I to operate and maintain AMG production facilities safely and efficiently.

This role emphasizes safety, equipment reliability, and teamwork; it requires a high school diploma and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, with 0–10% travel for training.

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 Condidtions

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain AMG production facilities safely and reliably.
• Identify maintenance needs; enter work orders in Maximo to ensure reliability.
• Follow SOPs, read blueprints, P&IDs, and electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Promote high housekeeping and organizational standards; support plant management.

Skills

Mechanically Inclined

Not Afraid of Heights

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Associates degree preferred

Tools

Maximo

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Job description

R10098681 Production Technician I (Open)

Location: New Carlisle, IN (AMG) - 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. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Technician - New Carlisle, IN

We are looking for you!

• Mechanically Inclined
• Not Afraid of Heights
• Travel: 0 - 10% for training
• Work Schedule: 12 hour rotating schedule, AMG on call
• 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

This position has responsibility for the safe, reliable, efficient operation and maintenance of Airgas Merchant Gas (AMG) production facilities. The Plant Operator is responsible for safety, keeping production equipment in operating condition, maintaining plant production (in collaboration with ROCC), operating efficiency (in collaboration with ROCC) and regulatory and quality compliance.

• Apply your understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures to protect the team.
• 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.
• 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.

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
• Not Afriad of Heights
• Work in all Weather Condidtions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Associates degree preferred
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience
• Mechanically Inclinded
• 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 with management and external customers
• 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

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.

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