Plant Operator - Cylinder Prep

R Plant Operator
- Cylinder Prep (Open)

Location:

Chicago, IL (ASG) - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Prep Tech in Chicago, IL!

We are looking for you !

Shift: 1st Shift (Tuesday
- Friday 4:30 AM - 3:00 PM; Sat
- Mon off) Hourly rate - $23-$26/hr 5% gainshare bonus $1000 retention bonus(after 6 months of employment) Comprehensive Family Benefits:
Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access:
Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Plant Operator
- Cylinder Prep Tech processes and repairs previously serviced gas cylinders to prepare them for new gas production. This role involves a strong commitment to safety, product quality, and productivity standards. Responsibilities include sorting cylinders by size and service; contributing with manifolds and vacuum pumps for internal cylinder preparation; scraping and painting cylinders; and safely moving cylinders within the facility using a forklift and handcart.

Loads and unloads gas cylinders from pallets, moving cylinders safely utilizing proper cylinder movement techniques. Guided by Airgas standard operating procedures while conducting pre-fill inspections of cylinders and valves to support the safe filling of cylinders. Connects cylinders to various gas manifolds for processing. This process involves a proper leak check—including pressure-checking connections and valves—followed by venting residual product, purging cylinder gas, and placing the cylinders under a vacuum.

Knowledge of 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 scraping and painting cylinders, safely changing valves and or pressure relief devices and installing new valves in high pressure cylinders. Familiarity with basic compressor operation as well as cryogenic liquid and vacuum pump operations.

Perform valve and cylinder inventory. We will support you in qualifying to operate a forklift and performing forklift inspections. Ideally, you bring experience in troubleshooting and performing basic equipment maintenance. Keep a clean and orderly work area. Other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• One year of prior experience in a hands‑on manufacturing or processing role or previous industrial gas experience 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 safely operate a forklift.

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision,…