Fill Plant Technician

Fill Plant Technician

Pasadena - Pasadena, TX 77507

Overview

Position Type Full-Time

Description

Join a growing, stable company offering consistent hours, and strong benefits. Gas and Supply is the region's largest independent distributor of welding, safety, and industrial supplies, as well as a top national distributor of industrial, medical, and cryogenic gases. With over fifty locations across seven states, we are seeking a motivated individual to become a part of our team as a Fill Plant Technician.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience
• Regular overtime
• Monday Friday work week (some Saturdays as needed)
• Bonus opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid disability insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• 401K with employer match
• Educational reimbursement program
• Generous personal leave policy

Job Description

Our Fill Plant Technician prepares compressed and liquefied gases, by pumping them into cylinders using safety guidelines and manufacturing procedures. This includes conducting pre-fill and post-fill inspections to verify quality and safety of cylinders before they are released for distribution. Responsible for accurately maintaining cylinder filling records while meeting the standards of local, state and federal regulations.

Job Duties

• Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Perform all pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released.
• Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained - cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring devices.
• Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate.
• Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct periodic checks of plant for safe and efficient operation.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required.
• Assist with inventory, general housekeeping and help customers when necessary.
• Position requires working at industrial sites with equipment and tools.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass drug test.
• Must pass background check.
• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Knowledge of the area and ability to lift 60 lbs. required.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.