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Airgas is Hiring for a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician in Santa Fe Springs, CA!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $46.00 /hr

• 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.

Repairs and maintains facilities, buildings, machinery, and equipment utilized in the compression and liquefaction of gases. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical support and resolve inquiries regarding company equipment. Fosters continuous plant compliance with all FDA, Safecor, and DOT regulations through the execution of the following core responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance Standards

• Prioritize and uphold company safety policies and proper utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Conduct periodic plant inspections to ensure safe and efficient continuous operations.

• Report any accidents, injuries, or safety incidents to management immediately.

• Perform all duties in alignment with company policies and all federal, state, local, and DOT regulations.

Project Leadership & Technical Support

• Lead and support region-wide projects for the installation, extraction, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of bulk tanks, valves, and cryogenic pumps.

• Perform post-installation operational testing and conduct training for relevant personnel.

• Serve as a technical resource, resolving inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist with administrative workflows, including Purchase Orders, CAPEX, PRAs, Management of Change (MOC) processes, and related action items.

Equipment Maintenance & Diagnostics

• Inspect and maintain pumping apparatus, tanks, valves, and associated monitoring devices to support Field Service Technicians.

• Repair and maintain plant equipment (e.g., compressors, scrubbers, instrument panels, electrical systems) using hand tools, welding equipment, and testing instruments in accordance with blueprints, P&IDs, and manuals.

• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify and resolve underlying issues using standard diagnostic test meters.

• Dismantle defective equipment using hand and power tools for repair or replacement.

• Perform welding, brazing, and soldering on mechanical parts and systems.

• Repair and replace piping and related equipment using standard pipe-fitting tools.

• Adjust and repair instrument control panels, motors, and switches, and repack compressors and pumps.

• Operate metalworking tools to fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical components.

• Replace filtration materials as required and maintain accurate logs in maintenance tracking systems.

Operations & Site Support

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse material handling equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly environment in the Santa Fe Springs Maintenance shop.

• Operate company vehicles to travel to various regional sites for on-site equipment maintenance.

• Maintain a professional personal appearance and ensure company vehicles are kept clean and presentable.

• Embody core values by acting with care, adapting to the work environment, and engaging in the "Be, Act, Engage" framework to build trust and foster growth.

• Contribute to additional relevant tasks and duties as assigned by management.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience and education.

• Experience working with electrical circuits, motors, compressors, pumps and drives in an industrial setting.

• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.

• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plant operations equipment, plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc. 

• Working knowledge of facilities, machines and equipment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Brazing certificate or boiler license is preferred but not required.

• At least one year of knowledge and experience of arc and gas welding with at least two years industry experience is preferred.

• Competent in plumbing, carpentry and masonry work.

• Working knowledge of SAP helpful. 

• Organizational skills to keep track of and report on maintenance activity. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include prior experience using Outlook, Word and Excel. ∙ Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized with attention to detail.

• Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read, comprehend and articulate technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position. Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships. 

• Leadership skills; Identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for goal accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities. 

• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner. 

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $$46.00/hr. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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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