Plant Operator; Testing Technician

Position: Plant Operator (Testing Technician)
R Plant Operator (Testing Technician) (Open)

Location:

Ramsey, MN - Filling industrial

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator (Testing Technician) in Ramsey, MN!
At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We are looking for you!
Shift Time: 1st shift (6:30am-3pm), Monday-Friday  Pay: $23/hr      The Plant Operator (NDT Technician) is responsible for utilizing testing equipment to perform NDT (non-destructive testing) inspections on gas cylinders. Cylinder testing is conducted by utilizing high frequency sound waves to measure physical properties such as thickness measurements and to identify material flaws including the detection of cracks, corrosion, and/or other defects within the gas cylinder.
* Ability to read, understand, and interpret cylinder data from testing equipment while following testing procedures
* Maintain consistent high quality inspection standards
* Perform all tasks of the job with an emphasis on safety procedures
* Inspect cylinders for surface defects and/or corrosion prior to testing
* Forklift operations in a confined space for the safe movement of cylinder pallets in and out of the testing facility
* Ability to keep a consistent pace and adjust to adverse work conditions
* Maintain consistent quality during cylinder painting operations
* Hands on experience to perform daily maintenance and calibrations on equipment and machinery
* Ability to maintain meticulous data analysis and record keeping of daily test results and other required documentation through consistent data verification
* Review, interpret, and document test results to ensure compliance standards are met as it relates to local, state, and federal compliance and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations##                         ##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High school degree or GED
* A minimum of 2 years of related technical and/or mechanical experience. (In lieu of specific industry experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.)
* Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
* High degree of communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
* Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position’s responsibilities
* Additional duties and projects may be assigned as needed
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Mechanical aptitude and/or maintenance aptitude preferred                        
** 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.

** 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.

** About Airgas
** Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and…