Plant Operator; Testing Technician

R Plant Operator (Testing Technician) – Ramsey, MN

Location: Ramsey, MN – Industrial Filling Facility

Shift: 1st shift (6:30 am – 3:00 pm), Monday – Friday

Pay Rate: $24 per hour

• Conduct non‑destructive testing (NDT) on gas cylinders using high‑frequency acoustic equipment, measuring thickness and detecting flaws such as cracks, corrosion, and other defects.
• Analyze and evaluate testing data, ensuring adherence to established testing procedures and quality standards.
• Safely operate forklifts in confined spaces to move cylinder pallets in and out of the testing facility.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of daily test results, verifying data for compliance with local, state, federal, and DOT regulations.
• Assist with routine maintenance and calibration of NDT equipment and related machinery.
• Support cylinder painting operations while upholding quality standards.
• Perform surface inspections for defects and corrosion prior to testing to ensure optimal results.
• Adjust work rhythms to accommodate dynamic work environments and changing priorities.
• Carry out additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of related technical or mechanical experience (industry‑specific experience may be substituted with equivalent education and experience).
• Proficient in basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages, and unit conversions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong safety orientation, with respect for Airgas safety programs, OSHA regulations, and other applicable safety rules.

• Mechanical or maintenance aptitude.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.
• Parental leave and family support programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and educational programs.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 is a government contractor subject to the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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