Maintenance - Cylinder

R10084116 Maintenance - Cylinder (Open) Location: Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, 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. Responsibilities Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Preparation for Valving: Accurately preparing cylinder necks and fittings to ensure a proper and secure seal for new or reconditioned valves, adhering strictly to safety and quality protocols. Surface Preparation and Paint Removal: Executing the processes for complete removal of old paint, rust, and surface contaminants. This may involve blasting, chemical stripping, or other approved mechanical methods to create a clean, uniform substrate for repainting. Repainting and Finishing: Applying new coats of paint, ensuring proper thickness, adhesion, and uniformity. Follow the approved Airgas color coding and formatting specifications to guarantee immediate and accurate identification of the cylinder contents. Visually examine all Vertical Gas Liquid cylinders (VGL’s) pre and post repair for any damage or leaks. Operate cylinder buffing equipment as required. Perform preventative maintenance on VGL’s by testing component functionality. Perform vacuum functionality tests and repair valves, pressure builders, and gauges. Document all maintenance performed each shift using the appropriate tracking log. Staging, banding, and shipping all VGL’s that require a new vacuum. Maintain inventory of supplies needed to assure continued production with VGL’s. Identify and condemn all cylinders that do not meet Airgas standards. Communicate any immediate concerns with the supervisor. Assist with production and distribution as needed or instructed by manager. Secure all equipment, tools, and supplies at the end of each work day. Handle hazardous materials daily in a safe and approved manner following Airgas standard operating procedures. Arrange for storage and disposal of hazardous waste (paint and paint dust). Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described. Recruiter: Alessandra Manrique - View email address on click.appcast.io Pay: $26-28/hr. depending on experience Are you a MATCH? To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Required Education High School diploma or GED (preferred) Required Length and Type of Experience Cylinder maintenance in industrial production settings is preferred. Experience using sandblasting equipment, hand tools and additional industrial equipment in a similar environment. Experience with inventory counting and tracking. Ability to operate a forklift and maintain forklift certifications. Additional hand truck equipment may be used. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) No certifications required but must be able to pass training based on 100% testing. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Information 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. California Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Company