What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at A-Gas Americas?
Maintenance Technician
Who are we?
A-Gas is the global expert in the full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credit offsets to customers around the world. Our purpose is to supply an innovative solution for our customers while protecting and enhancing the environment by reducing global warming gases and preventing their release into the atmosphere. Through our people, technical expertise, and industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas leads the industry in environmental solutions. For more information on A-Gas, please visit us at www.agas.com/us.
What will you do?
We are seeking a maintenance technician for our Bowling Green, OH facility to carry out repairs for all operations and building equipment to ensure the smooth running of the site.
Why A-Gas?
Monday-Friday, first shift hours are from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Affordable health coverage for employees and your family
- Low-cost Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k retirement with company match
Work-Life Balance:
- 10 Paid Holidays, plus 2 flex days for your use
- Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave
We're Committed to Your Growth:
- Comprehensive training program to help you learn and excel
- Opportunities for certifications and professional development
Safety First Mindset:
- All required PPE is provided, including an annual boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and uniforms
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
Team Culture:
Join our collaborative team that celebrates success together! If you're eager to start a rewarding career and learn on the job, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose problems with malfunctioning equipment, troubleshooting, conducting repairs and maintenance assigned, including routine inspection and maintenance including filling equipment, hoses, filters, pumps and structural damage
- Maintain quality control of site equipment and perform reactive maintenance to ensure the safe and continued running of all plant equipment
- Perform tests to confirm that systems are leak tight, weighing correctly, and functioning to design and within test. Ensure all tests are carried out and recorded as appropriate.
- Maintain preventative and open maintenance request logs (work orders) to accurately track all services provided and forecast future projects completion. Assist in implementation and development of preventative maintenance
- Install, repair, and maintain all types of equipment, including new production equipment and overseeing contractors
- Fabricating parts for repairs and machine upgrades
- Demonstrate the ability to be a safety leader by fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring a safe work environment with a commitment to zero injuries, emissions, and leaks
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 2-5 years' experience in similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Driver's license
- Working knowledge of mechanical pumps, hoses, motors, valves, connections and fittings
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing/replacing valves, pumps, gauges and instrumentation
- Physically capable and available to work overtime as needed including weekends, and evenings
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Knowledge of safety and compliance policies (ex. lock out/tag out, confined space entry, OSHA, Hot Work)
- Working knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
- Working experience of electrical (tracing circuits, running conduit, calibration), plumbing, welding (MIG, Brazing), boilers (steam), and air systems and fabrication
- Problem diagnoses and solving ability
- Must be able to continuously stand, bend and twist and be able to lift items up to 50 pounds
- Working knowledge of transferring liquids and gasses from large bulk tanks, ISO's, and containers to cylinders and storage tanks
- In-dept knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Strong electrical and mechanical skills, familiarity with using PLC diagnostic tools
- Must be able to obtain EPA 608 certification within 6 months of employment
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!