Assistant Operator

Assistant Operator – Granite City, IL

The Assistant Operator will be responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting processes and equipment in a plant environment. The role involves operating chemical or industrial gas processes, supporting minor maintenance, using DCS systems, and performing administrative tasks with computer‑based systems while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Perform operations with chemical or industrial gas processes and equipment, including process control using DCS systems.
• Support minor maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Utilize computer‑based systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Office, and other applications) to complete administrative tasks.
• Handle time effectively as a self‑starter, prioritizing critical tasks and delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Collect and analyze data with a strong attention to detail to support sound decision‑making.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with technical and administrative teams across multiple locations.
• Follow and maintain standardized policies and procedures to support safe, high‑quality, and cost‑efficient operations.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Applicable degrees, certifications or other training considered a plus.
• Solid background and previous work and/or military record.
• Must be willing to be on call to support 24x7 plant operations.
• Position is safety‑sensitive.

Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

$39.92 per hour.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment.
• 401k with company match and core contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Health Savings Account.
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer and actively encourages veterans to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) and will consider candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please e‑mail