Plant Operator; Testing Technician

Position: Plant Operator (Testing Technician)
R Plant Operator (Testing Technician) (Open)

Location:

Ramsey, MN - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator (Testing Technician) in Ramsey, MN!

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We are looking for you!

Shift Time: 1st shift (6:30am-3pm), Monday-Friday

Pay: $23/hr

The Plant Operator (NDT Technician) is responsible for utilizing testing equipment to perform NDT (non-destructive testing) inspections on gas cylinders. Cylinder testing is conducted by utilizing high frequency sound waves to measure physical properties such as thickness measurements and to identify material flaws including the detection of cracks, corrosion, and/or other defects within the gas cylinder.

* Ability to read, understand, and interpret cylinder data from testing equipment while following testing procedures

* Maintain consistent high quality inspection standards

* Perform all tasks of the job with an emphasis on safety procedures

* Inspect cylinders for surface defects and/or corrosion prior to testing

* Forklift operations in a confined space for the safe movement of cylinder pallets in and out of the testing facility

* Ability to keep a consistent pace and adjust to adverse work conditions

* Maintain consistent quality during cylinder painting operations

* Hands on experience to perform daily maintenance and calibrations on equipment and machinery

* Ability to maintain meticulous data analysis and record keeping of daily test results and other required documentation through consistent data verification

* Review, interpret, and document test results to ensure compliance standards are met as it relates to local, state, and federal compliance and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

* High school degree or GED

* A minimum of 2 years of related technical and/or mechanical experience. (In lieu of specific industry experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.)

* Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

* High degree of communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

* Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities

* Additional duties and projects may be assigned as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

* Mechanical aptitude and/or maintenance aptitude preferred

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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.

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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.

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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 safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make…