Production Technician

R Production Technician (Open)

Location:

Merritt Island, FL – ASU.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and community stakeholders. Airgas respects, honors, and values diversity.

• Cultivate and share basic process‑plant skills, working in partnership with senior technicians while completing training tasks.
• Participate in Time‑Out investigations, document incidents, and retrieve Airgas and site‑specific operating procedures in the Intelex document‑management system.
• Acquire knowledge of all plant operations—including processes, equipment, and site‑specific action plans.
• Support and confirm that on‑site contractors, vendors, guests, and visitors meet site‑specific training requirements, and coordinate Hold Harmless & Insurance policies.
• Execute duties in compliance with local and federal regulations (FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, cGMP, etc.) and company policies such as MOC, PPSR, and QIR.
• Collaborate with national and local product scheduling to meet customer delivery requirements and complete necessary documentation with exceptional accuracy.
• Model safety practices, complete the Airgas Safety Pledge, and undergo Health, Safety, Environmental, and Social (HSES) training.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Knowledge of plant Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) screens and control stations.
• Ability to operate the plant in steady state/normal operation and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Capability to monitor and adjust operations to optimize efficiency.
• Proficient written and spoken English at a 12th‑grade level.
• Basic understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs).
• Familiarity with basic plant operations – taking rounds, loading trucks, conducting water tests, shift turnover.
• Knowledge of the site Emergency Action Plan.
• Mechanical inclination.
• Valid U.S. employment authorization; no current or future visa sponsorship required.
• Associate’s degree is desirable (Preferred).
• 0‑6 months related operations experience preferred.
• Technical training or equivalent experience preferred.

• Willingness to work rotating shifts and be on call as needed with the Facility Manager.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard‑hat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, ear protection, and possible respirator.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
• Willing to travel to assist other sites and attend training as required.

Must have reliable transportation. The role involves visiting various Airgas and customer sites with diverse environments, conditions, and accessibility.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave (up to 14 weeks paid).
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays.
• Jury duty, funeral/bereavement leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition for employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.

For accommodation requests, contact us by email at us‑ac