Maintenance Technician

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 Production Technician in Huger, SC! We are looking for you! Referral Bonus Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide 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. Join our dynamic team at Airgas as a Production Technician where the production technician is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety. Due to the complexity of the skill sets needed for this position, Production Technician levels have been established to distinguish work performance capabilities and the degree of independence each task is to be performed. Job Duties: Apply your understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures to protect the team. Foster a shared safety culture by being safety minded; models supportive safety practices. Work safely and conscientiously in all situations. Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo) to ensure ongoing reliability. Perform all work in alignment with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc. Partner with contractors, visitors, and co-workers to support compliance with company safety policies/procedures. Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment. Ideally, you will grow your knowledge and ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment. Bring an interest in instrumentation and mechanical systems. Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations. Keep accurate records and remain diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures. Apply your knowledge and understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles. Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, and operations PM's. Contribute to and promote high housekeeping and organizational standards. Support additional team needs as requested by Plant Management. All other duties based on business needs. ________________________ Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate Valid Driver’s License Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of technical training or operations experience Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations) Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment Ability to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office software Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work Physical Requirements Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs. Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work ________________________ 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Airgas