Production Technician I

## Production Technician IApplylocations:
Cottage Grove, MN (AMG) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
RR Production Technician I (Open)

Location:

Cottage Grove, MN (AMG) - ASU## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

WE ARE HIRING!!!!!# # #
** Airgas is Hiring for a Production Technician - Cottage Grove, MN
**** At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.**#
** We are looking for you!*** $25-$35 per hour
* 4% Annual Bonus
* Mon-Fri, Normal business hours-On call required
** Excellent Benefits:
** Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays,  14 weeks paid child birth benefit,  401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment
** Job Description Summary**:

The Production Plant Technician has the responsibility for the operation and control of equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption and carbon dioxide plants.; also accountability for the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment. The position will provide support to various types of processing plants in order to support startups, training and leave coverage for normal production technicians.##                         

## ## Are you a MATCH?#
* High school diploma.
* Understanding of control valve functions and systems used to control flows & pressures on industrial tanks
* Experience troubleshooting equipment in a plant environment
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Associates Degree Preferred in A Technical Field.
* Air Separation Plant or 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
* 1 – 3 years of industrial plant / cryogenic plant experience preferred
* Electrical/ Instrumentation background is a plus.

** Benefits
* * 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 leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

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

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

** Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
** 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.

** About Airgas
** 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…