Plant Operator - Cylinder Prep

## Plant Operator
- Cylinder Prep Apply:
Chicago, IL (ASG) - Industrial spec gas:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
RR 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.##  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _## ## Are you a MATCH?

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:
* 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.
** Physical Requirements
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