Maintenance Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The primary function of this job is to conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment and perform preventative maintenance on process and facility equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Duties:

• This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the maintenance and repair of production related equipment in the production plant (Carbon Dioxide, Air Separation Unit, Vacuum Swing Adsorption) such as compressors, pumps, motors, valves, gauges and vessels.
• In addition, it includes performing basic disassembly and rebuild of mechanical equipment, removing and installing motors and compressors, coordinating the installation, alignment and commissioning of repaired/rebuilt rotating equipment, changing out mechanical seals and the basic repairs on valves.
• Other essential tasks include performing preventative maintenance tasks and documenting it in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and coordinating and performing bed change outs and performing general welding operations.

Maintenance Support:

• The Maintenance Technician will perform minor repairs on standard building systems such as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.
• Additionally, the position involves maintaining and performing jobs related to the general upkeep of the plant such as lighting repairs, door repairs, replacing railings, patching and painting walls, etc and ordering the necessary parts and/or equipment from designated vendors to complete a job task and maintain specific stock levels of critical parts.
• The individual in this role is also expected to understand the operation of the production plant, work with contractors on various repairs and projects in the plant, keep all tools and power equipment in a safe working condition and calibrate quality assurance product analyzers and perform quality testing on products.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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 General Educational Degree (GED); Trade school is preferred.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of Industrial experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to understand and comply with the established Quality System and to report any quality deficiencies and stop any plant operation if it is compromising the quality process.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety regulations and guidelines while on company and/or customer property.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other material handling or lifting equipment.
• Possess a full range of motion; ability to lift 50 pounds. Climb ladders, work from heights.
• Strong communication skills in English and the ability to accurately perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Required to be on call and shares "On-call" responsibilities with others at the facility.

Desired Skill Set/Knowledge/Expertise:

• Exhibit safety attitude in Maintenance Technician role.
• Capable of travel out of town to visit other plants and/or to attend training and meetings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems within a production plant environment with the ability to maintain and repair systems as needed.
• Strong experience maintaining and repairing pumps, vacuums, valves, piping, compressors; cryogenic liquid pump experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform wire and stick welding operations.
• Strong knowledge, skills, and experience using a wide variety of tools and maintenance and repair equipment.
• Computer literate with knowledge of basic business or maintenance software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Frequent regional travel.
• Moderate overnight travel.
• Must have reliable, appropriate transportation.
• Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility.

Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

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.

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About Airgas

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.

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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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