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Cylinder Prep Tech

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Airgas

Plumsteadville, PA (In Person)

$45,760 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

R10081662
Cylinder Prep Tech•Plant Operator II (Open)
Location:
Plumsteadville, PA (SGHCLS)•Healthcare•Industrial spec gas How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 !
Recruiter:
Natasha Smith / natasha.smith@airgas.com / 445-232-7759 CALL/TEXT The Plant Operator 2 processes previous service gas cylinders in preparation for new gas production. The Technician operates various types of equipment within the cylinder preparation area in accordance with Airgas standard work procedures to properly empty previous contents and prepare gas cylinders. Responsible for safety, product quality, and productivity during the work shift. Sorts cylinders according to cylinder size and service, scrapes and paints cylinders, maintains organization in the cylinder yard, moves cylinders by forklift and handcart within the facility. Inspects and prepares high and low pressure cylinders for the filling process, performs required maintenance on cylinders. Load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttle trucks.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Sort and evaluate incoming gas cylinders. Move cylinders to designated processing areas. Scrape labels from cylinders. Paint and apply temperature coating to cylinders. Perform visual Inspection of gas cylinders. Install new cylinder valves in both low and high pressure cylinders. Operate vacuum pumps, cylinder driers, cylinder bake out system, high pressure manifolds and associated equipment. Maintain prepped cylinder inventory ready for production, allocates cylinders to customer orders. Maintain the cylinder yard in a clean and orderly manner. Stores cylinders in designated locations by service, cylinder size and valve type. Perform valve and cylinder inventory. Qualify to operate forklift and perform forklift inspection Loading compressed gas cylinders onto and off of cylinder pallets. Operate caustic scrubber to dispose of toxic gases. Load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttles. Perform maintenance on cylinder prep equipment. Keep a clean and orderly work area. Support Management team with regard to maintenance of Health and Safety and ISO Quality programs. Other duties as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent required. Comprehension of basic math skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent software. Ability to clearly write and fill out a report in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, safety data sheets and procedure manuals using the English language. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read pressure and temperature indicators. Ability to connect and disconnect filling lines. Ability to move gas cylinders. Work in a team environment, make decisions, and solve problems. Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.
Pay:
$21.00•$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person