Production Technician — Safe, Hands-On Plant Operations

Airgas, Inc.; Huger (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Airgas Scholarship Program

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Huger, SC, is seeking a Production Technician to join our plant operations. You will maintain production, monitor equipment, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safety and efficiency on the line.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, and a valid driver's license. Preferred candidates have technical training or an associate degree and familiarity with instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Technical training or operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, utilising 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Associates degree

Tools

Maximo

MS Office

Job description

Airgas, Inc. in Huger, SC, is seeking a Production Technician to join our plant operations. You will maintain production, monitor equipment, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safety and efficiency on the line.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, and a valid driver's license. Preferred candidates have technical training or an associate degree and familiarity with instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.