Chemical Operator - Chicago, United States - Airgas

Airgas

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

R Chemical Operator (Blender) (Open)

Location:

Chicago, IL (ASG) - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Shift:

Train on Day shift for 90 days; Once trained, 2nd shift (Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM).

The Plant Operator 6 is responsible for filling specialty products into compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.

The associate is expected to meet all Airgas safety standards, while filling, handling, storing, loading and unloading cylinders. Responsible for remaining productive during their work shift, while also supporting the product quality standards set forth by Airgas.

A Plant Operator 6 displays a knowledge of pure gas filling process, gravimetric blending, partial pressure blending, product purification techniques, and ability to troubleshoot production issues; regularly inspects cylinder fill equipment and performs minor maintenance.- Performs all job assignments in a safe manner according to Airgas SOPs.- Performs all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections on cylinders and/ or trailers.- Perform all duties and qualifications of Plant Operator 5- Perform mathematical and gas calculations.- Produce lower explosive limit (LEL) and minimum oxygen concentration (MOC) calculations- Regularly moves cylinders by usage of a cylinder cart and/ or forklift.- Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic equipment maintenance.- Perform routine calibration on production and analytical equipment.- Completes daily fill sheets and cylinder filling records accurately, legibly, and timely.- Operation of vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, booster pumps and compressors.- Operation of production equipment including manual and automated systems.- Offloading of cryogenic materials, cascade, and cold cylinder/cold coil transfer filling.- Production planning and prioritizing.- Keep a clean, safe and orderly work area.- Work alone in department or shift.- Shift work as required.- Performs other duties or projects as assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in Chemistry or relevant field preferred.
3 years relevant industry experience preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments.
Aptitude for high precision work.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the Plant Operator 5 position.
Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the facilities goals.
Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
Ability to follow directions, make decisions, work as a team, and be reliable.
training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.-
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Physical Abilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The associate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.
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Your differences enhance our performance

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement.

This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

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