Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (Open)Location: Star, MS - Filling industrial - Dry-iceAt Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Maintenance Technician in Star, MS! We are looking for you!Airgas is seeking a Maintenance Technician for one of our Dry Ice facilities. The Maintenance Technician will assist with tasks such as performing equipment repairs and preventive maintenance on production equipment. At least one day available to work on weekends is needed for team coverage.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Contributes to repairs and installations on all plant production equipment.Ensures completion of preventive maintenance as assigned.Performs equipment inspections to support proper operation and safety.Collaborates on repair functions with production supervisors.Highlights and shares safety hazards and quality deficiencies with maintenance management.Operates a forklift and/or pallet jack as needed to perform job functions.Enters data into maintenance and inventory software systems.Understands and upholds all safety and quality policies and procedures.Clean-up as required including, but not limited to, sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick-up.Occasional assistance with production needs.MENTAL CAPACITYFunction safely in a noisy environment with safe, but elevated, levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility. Able to think clearly and resolve challenges cooperatively during time-sensitive outages.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSIdeally, you are comfortable with the routine lifting of items weighing at least 50 pounds. Using hand tools safely and effectively. Ability to safely climb ladders and work overhead.WORK ENVIRONMENTUnconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter). Safety considerations require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes). Wet, oily floors create areas requiring extra care to prevent slipping. Dry ice is extremely cold, and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice. On-call and shift work required.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job function. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and other reasonably related duties could be assigned.Required Qualifications:High School or equivalent (GED)Must be 21 years of ageThree (3) years experience in a production/manufacturing environment working in a maintenance capacity.High degree of technical aptitude and skill to learn the function and repair of plant production equipment.Formal training in one or more of the following: General Industrial Maintenance, Hydraulics, Industrial Electrical Systems, PLC Programming, Industrial Refrigeration, Compressors, Pneumatics.Preferred Qualifications:Forklift CertificationWe 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, 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.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 decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.