R10097007 Maintenance Technician (Open)

Location:

Gilberts, IL - Bulk cryo logistics - ANC

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Maintenance Technician

We are looking for you!

• Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

• Equipment repair and maintenance training is an asset

• Assembles electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental.

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for daily, hands on maintenance of plant equipment and transport tankers, ISO containers, etc. This position has the lead role in managing/organizing all plant maintenance activities using a computer based management system. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining adequate spare parts inventory to insure plant reliability.

Job Description

• Perform hands on maintenance for pumps, compressors, scrubber towers, high pressure piping, refrigeration systems, etc. 

• Manage/schedule & direct maintenance activities using a computer based work order system. 

• Identify and procure critical spare parts to insure plant reliability. 

• Interface directly with suppliers and service providers. 

• Maintain maintenance logs, reports, and filing necessary to support cGMP medical gas production. 

• A working knowledge and comfort level with basic office software is required. 

• Must be able to recognize significant events and communicate maintenance conditions. 

• The ability to weld high pressure stainless steel pipe is desirable. 

• A working knowledge of refrigeration systems and compressors, electrical circuits, and process controls is required. 

• The Maintenance Supervisor maintains gas related equipment on bulk gas tanker trailers. 

• Take the lead implementing safety procedures such as hot work permitting, electrical lock out, confined space entry, etc. 

• Maintain a work area in a neat and clean manner (housekeeping, safety).

• Receive freight shipments. 

• Maintain the plant, perform welding, plumbing, and mechanical work. Must be able to troubleshoot pumps, compressors, refrigeration equipment, process controls, etc. 

• Compressor and pump mechanical operation, preventative maintenance and overhaul knowledge and experience is required. Reciprocation and screw compressors, positive displacement and centrifugal pumps. 

• The Maintenance Technician is accountable to identify and procure all critical spare parts

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Are you a MATCH?

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience working with pumps, compressors, refrigeration systems, electrical systems, and controls is required. The Maintenance Technician will need to be comfortable using basic office software and should be able to work with and direct others in completing maintenance projects. The employee will need to be available for ongoing education and training after normal working hours. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 80 pounds. 

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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.

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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 [email protected].

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