Plant Operator -Cylinder Filler

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Chicago, IL (ASG) - Industrial spec gas

The Plant Operator-Cylinder Filler requires strict adherence to safety, regulatory and quality procedures while safely operating equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and liquefied gasses. This is a Day Shift position, 4 day work week, 10hr shift.

• Loads and unloads gas cylinders from pallets, moving cylinders safely utilizing proper cylinder movement techniques.
• Follows Airgas standard operating procedures while conducting pre-fill inspections of cylinders and valves to ensure cylinders can be safely filled.
• Fills cylinders by temperature/pressure or weight, per company standard operating procedures. Conducts pre, during and post fill inspections to determine the cylinder has been filled and is not leaking.
• Performs analysis of contaminants of pure gas cylinders while understanding how to properly use various pieces of analytical equipment.
• Understands hazards of various gases by utilizing material safety data sheets, cylinder shoulder and or body label, and pure gas color coding.
• Performs cylinder maintenance including painting cylinders, safely changing valves and or pressure relief devices.
• Assist with inventory and general housekeeping
• Able to perform nonconforming product problem solving.
• Understands basic compressor operation and maintenance as well as cryogenic liquid pump operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment maintenance
• The ability to train new gas fillers in all of the above aspects of the department
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong level of attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Hourly rate - $25/hr

• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time throughout the work shift.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds without assistance

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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 their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as 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. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take…