Operator - Production ; Acetylene

Location:

Los Angeles, CA (Acetylene) - Acetylene production & filling

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.

• Pay: $20.00 /hr.
  
  - $24.50 /hr.
• 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.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• 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 Production Operator I contributes to the safe and efficient operation of acetylene production equipment, ensuring product quality and upholding all safety protocols and procedures.

• Operate and monitor acetylene generation and purification systems, including compressors, purifiers, and storage tanks.
• Conduct routine inspections, diagnosing and resolving operational issues, and perform minor maintenance of production equipment.
• Perform quality control checks on acetylene product to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain accurate production logs, reports, and records.
• Champion and uphold all safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of raw materials and finished products.
• Collaborate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster open communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions promptly and appropriately.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with fellow Associates in a professional manner
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals
• Possess basic mathematic and written skills

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $20.00/hr.

- $24.50/hr please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.

• 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
• funeral/bereavement leave
• 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.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community…