Production Technician II

Production Technician II (Open)

Location:

Canton, OH (AMG) - ASU

• Pay: Hourly base pay range for this position in OH is $30.00 - $32.00.
• Bonus: 4% Annual Bonus.
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: Up to 14‑week paid child birth benefits.
• Future Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

The core contribution of this job is the safe stewardship and sustaining of Airgas Merchant Gas production facilities. The Production Technician is dedicated to sustaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety.

Recruiter:
Adrienne (Adrienne.

Ogle)

• Cultivates and shares basic skills for the process plant. Works in partnership with more senior technicians while completing training tasks.
• Participate in Time‑Out investigations, document incidents, retrieve Airgas and site‑specific operating procedures, incident/injury reporting, etc. in the document management software, Intelex, familiarizing oneself with the work order process and participating in essential support tasks.
• Acquire knowledge and abilities in all plant operations including processes and equipment and becoming familiar with site‑specific action plans.
• Support and confirm on‑site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors site‑specific training requirements are met and documented, supporting Hold Harmless & Insurance Policies and Procedures and performing administrative coordination responsibilities as delegated by the Plant Manager.
• Exhibit the understanding of and perform job duties in compliance with all local and federal governmental regulations (FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, cGMP, etc.), and all company policies and procedures including Management of Change (MOC), Pre‑Startup Safety Review (PPSR), and Qualified Integrators and Resellers (QIR).
• Collaborate with national and local product scheduling to meet customer requirements and ensuring customer product delivery requirements, pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time and with exceptional accuracy.
• Dedicated commitment to company policies, safety guidelines, and procedural standards, as well as championing safety within the team by being safety minded and modeling good safety practices as well as compliance to Qualification and Training program in company electronic training systems.
• Completion of the Airgas Safety Pledge and being familiar with the requirements as well as completing introductory Health, Safety, Environmental and Social (HSES) training.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include 12‑hour rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call rotation.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non‑immigrant visa sponsorship.

• Air Separation Unit or Cryogenic related industrial experience is a plus.
• Water Treatment – understanding the water treatment principles and equipment is a plus.
• Refrigeration – a basic understanding of refrigeration systems is a plus.
• Electrical/Instrumentation background is a plus.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders/stairs as required.
• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing.

• Ability to work comfortably in various weather conditions (indoor/outdoor environments).

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…