Cylinder Maintenance Technician - Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY salary range $27.50 to $29.75 per hour

Perform visual and physical testing of cylinder packs, high pressure cylinders and liquid containers and determine required repairs.

Repair filling equipment, such as pigtails, fill hoses, valves and safeties.

Operate a forklift

Receive incoming new cylinders and cylinder maintenance supplies

Inspect cylinders for neck leaks and safety leaks

Housekeeping and light plant maintenance on vacuum pumps and compressors

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform maintenance on all gas cylinders, high and low pressure, and liquid containers in accordance with safety procedures, quality

Understands hazards of various gases, size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.

Comply with safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities

Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

Maintains a neat, clean and orderly workplace through proper housekeeping procedures (5S)

Monitors inventory of maintenance supplies and parts

Sets tone for employees by good example through observation of the company''s loss prevention policies and procedures.

Adheres to all quality assurance policies and standards

Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules.

Required For All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

1-3 years' experience working in a warehouse or plant

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Accuracy in following procedures and regulations is essential. Any candidate for this position should be in strong physical condition as the demands of the job are physical in nature.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Stationary Position - Occasionally

Move/Traverse - Occasionally

Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely

Transport/Lifting - Occasionally

Transport/Carrying - Occ

Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently

Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently

Ascend/Descend - N/A

Balancing - N/A

Position Self/Stooping - N/A

Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely

Position Self/Crouching - N/A

Position Self/Crawling - N/A

Reaching - Rarely

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Rarely

Communicate/Talking - Frequently

Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Coordination - Frequently

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. ("NSM") is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.