Lead Operator Quality Tech

R Lead Operator Quality Tech (Open)

Location:

Canton, OH (AMG) - ASU How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The primary function of this job is the operational leadership at the facility and to assist the Plant / Facility Manager in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the facility. The Lead Operations / Quality Technician (LOQT) manages the processes that ensure that products and services are of the highest quality.

Airgas is Hiring for a Lead Operations/Quality Tech in Canton, OH! WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! Pay Range: $38 - $43/hour Annual Bonus: 4%

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm plus on-call as needed Travel: 0 - 5% for training

Operational Duties:
This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including participating in operational and routine maintenance tasks within the facility work group without interruption of customer product deliveries, making plant and process decisions and performing process troubleshooting. Additionally, it involves studying and maintaining site‑specific Standard Operating Procedures, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams, and all other technical documentation as it relates to operational or equipment processes.

The Lead Plant Operator Technician will also conduct Acceptance Test/Pre Start-up Reviews (PSSR) with Operations & Maintenance, ensure accurate and complete information in maintenance Work Orders, determine if immediate maintenance action is required, document it, and report it to the appropriate personnel. Other essential tasks include generating initial documentation for on‑site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors site‑specific training needs, escorting on‑site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors throughout the facility as needed, ensuring that contractors, visitors, co‑workers, and others comply with National Safety Policies and Procedures.

In addition, it involves actively participating and sharing the lead in the facility safety meetings and inspections/Audits, Facility Operations and Customer Relations Development and loading and unloading cryogenic transports as necessary.

Communication &

Collaboration:

The Lead Plant Operator Technician is expected to actively pursue one’s own growth and career development through self‑initiative practices and working with resources made available as coordinated with the supervisor. Part of this role will also be to foster open communication amongst all facility technicians in relation to best practices, operational or Facility needs, safety issues or concerns, conflicts of interest between shifts or other departments, and sharing operational knowledge and expertise with all other Technicians.

This role involves assisting and working closely with Level 1–4 Technicians with daily facility needs including:
Administrative function responsibilities as delegated by the Plant Manager, facility record keeping and documentation, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) input and work order generation and may also need to provide direction to Level 1–4 Technicians as assigned by the Plant manager for coverage, training, schedules and daily task assignments.

Shift Coverage and Rotation:
In this role the individual must follow policies and procedures on proper notification procedures for scheduling vacation, floating holidays, and personal days off. It is also expected that the Lead Plant Operator Technician fills in for vacations and emergency shift relief coverage, as situations warrant. This role requires participation in a rotational on‑call schedule to support the plant during nights and weekends.

Safety & Compliance Functions:
This role includes a commitment to the strict adherence to company policies and safety…