Production Technician - Shift Ops at Air Separation Plant

Airgas; California (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% annual bonus

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Production Technician Level 1 in Pixley, California to operate and maintain air separation, vacuum swing absorption and CO2 equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping and supporting plant startups and outages.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with preferred Technical Associates degree and 3+ years of technical training or operations experience. Expect extended hours, nights, weekends, and possible forklift/crane work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical Associates degree preferred.
• 3+ years of technical training or operations experience preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work, nights, weekends or holidays as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control equipment in air separation, vacuum swing absorption, and CO2 plants.
• Maintain plant equipment, instrumentation, and electrical devices.
• Support startups, training, and coverage for normal production technicians.
• Follow safety rules, procedures, and SOPs; ensure lock-out/tag-out compliance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Verbal/written communication

Instrumentation knowledge

P&ID comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Associates degree

Tools

Maximo

Forklift operation

Man lift

Overhead crane

Job description

Airgas is hiring a Production Technician Level 1 in Pixley, California to operate and maintain air separation, vacuum swing absorption and CO2 equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping and supporting plant startups and outages.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with preferred Technical Associates degree and 3+ years of technical training or operations experience. Expect extended hours, nights, weekends, and possible forklift/crane work as needed.