Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Airgas • La Porte, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Cylinder Filler in LaPorte, TX! We are looking for you! 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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 Work Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 4:00 am to 12:30 pm Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/[e-mail] As a Production Operator/Cylinder Filler, you will contribute by filling high-pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical, and Mixes) using the compression temperature/pressure method. Operate and maintain equipment safely for pumping and repackaging gases into cylinders. Ideally, you will guide all necessary pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before releasing cylinders. Support the integrity of cylinder maintenance, identifying any cylinders requiring repair to ensure they are corrected before returning to service. Regularly monitor and maintain pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices to ensure a safe environment. Fill cylinders or containers to the correct pressure or weight with precision and care. Accurately maintain cylinder filling records and align with all required procedures to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree
• Routinely lifts 25-75 lbs.; occasionally lifts 76-100+ lbs.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Performs occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and finger activities.
• Must be able to read and comprehend all written documentation.
• Must be able to overtime as needed
• Must be able to become forklift certified

Responsibilities

• Filling high-pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical, and Mixes) using the compression temperature/pressure method.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely for pumping and repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Guide all necessary pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before releasing cylinders.
• Support the integrity of cylinder maintenance, identifying any cylinders requiring repair to ensure they are corrected before returning to service.
• Regularly monitor and maintain pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices to ensure a safe environment.
• Fill cylinders or containers to the correct pressure or weight with precision and care.
• Accurately maintain cylinder filling records and align with all required procedures to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Benefits

• 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
• paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED