Maintenance Technician

R Maintenance Technician (Open)

Location:

Minooka, IL (AMG) - ASU

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Maintenance Technician in Minooka, IL!

We are looking for you !

Pay: $32.00 - $36 per hour 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 Maintenance Technician is a key contributor in supporting a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties to care for, optimize, and repair equipment, machinery, and facilities at Airgas USA, LLC. This role helps foster the safe and efficient operation of plant assets.

• Support and care for preventative maintenance on production equipment, including motors, pumps, compressors, valves, and electrical systems.
• Investigate, understand, and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic operational opportunities on various industrial machinery.
• Help restore and update defective parts, components, and systems.
• Apply technical tools, power equipment, and precision measuring instruments to maintain system health.
• Read, interpret, and learn from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Partner with the team on the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to support shared team knowledge.
• Foster and champion a culture of safety, following company policies and environmental standards.
• Share in on-call coverage and support the team during emergency breakdowns as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Partner closely with production teams to minimize downtime, build alignment, and optimize overall equipment performance.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or a similar role
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical (up to 480V), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and work in various physical positions.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or a related field
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial gas environment.
• Experience with PLCs and motor controls
• Basic welding and fabrication skills

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.

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