Maintenance - Cylinder

Overview

R Maintenance - Cylinder (Open).

Location:

Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial

At Airgas, 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.

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Preparation for Valving:
  Accurately preparing cylinder necks and fittings to ensure a proper and secure seal for new or reconditioned valves, adhering strictly to safety and quality protocols.
• Surface Preparation and Paint Removal:
  Executing the necessary processes for complete and effective removal of old paint, rust, and surface contaminants, including blasting, chemical stripping, or other approved mechanical methods to create a clean, uniform substrate for repainting.
• Repainting and Finishing:
  Applying new coats of paint, ensuring proper thickness, adhesion, and uniformity, following Airgas color coding and formatting specifications for immediate and accurate identification of cylinder contents as per industry and regulatory standards.
• Visually examine all Vertical Gas Liquid cylinders (VGLs) pre and post repair for damage or leaks.
• Operate cylinder buffing equipment as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on VGLs by testing the functionality of the components.
• Perform vacuum functionality and repairs on valves, pressure builders, and gauges.
• Document all maintenance performed each shift using the appropriate tracking log.
• Staging, banding, and shipping all VGLs that require a new vacuum.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to assure continued production with VGLs.
• Identify and condemn all cylinders that do not meet Airgas standards and communicate any immediate concerns with the supervisor.
• Assist with production and distribution as needs arise, or as instructed by manager.
• Secure all equipment, tools, and supplies at the end of each work day.
• Handle hazardous materials daily in a safe and approved manner following Airgas standard operating procedures.
• Arrange for storage and disposal of hazardous waste (paint and paint dust).
• Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow as part of the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but is not specifically described.

Pay
: $26-28/hr. depending on experience

• High School diploma or GED (preferred)

• Cylinder maintenance in industrial production settings is preferred.
• Experience using sandblasting equipment, hand tools and additional industrial equipment in a similar environment.
• Experience with inventory counting and tracking.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain forklift certifications. Additional hand truck equipment may be used.

• No certifications required but must be able to pass training based on 100% testing.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident through our competitive compensation and 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.

We also offer 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 eligibility and terms for benefits.

_________________________

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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We believe a diverse organization fosters talent and innovation.

_________________________

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, 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. Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, present in 60…