Specialty Gas Lab Technician

American Welding and Gas, Inc./Tier 5 Labs as an immediate opening for a Specialty Gas Lab Technician in Indianapolis, IN.

We offer:

A COMPETITIVE salary and benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Drug free work environment.

Position Overview:

The Specialty Gas Technician is responsible for the production and analysis of gas calibration standards. Production starts by performing initial chemistry on cylinder packages. After this is complete various components are blended into a single mix. Analysis is performed on the standard using analytical equipment to verify the mix against a standard. The position works in a small team environment with a focus on safety and quality as we continue to grow.

Duties:

• Review product orders to ensure mixtures can be produced safely and effectively.
• Adjust product recipes as needed.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of raw material and base mixed product for use in the production of specialty gases.
• Fill high pressure pure and mixed gases.
• Use gas chromatography and process gas analyzers to certify gas mixtures.
• Operate manual and automatic instruments and equipment.
• Comply with local, state and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, etc.).
• Comply with Compressed Gas Association guidelines.
• Comply with company quality management system policies regarding ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 standards.
• Prepare product for shipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and / or analytical equipment as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Basic math (algebra) abilities required.
• English reading and writing required.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Able to lift 50-75 pounds and safely handle high-pressure steel and aluminum cylinders with approved equipment.
• Must be able to process detail-oriented tasks with high reliability.
• 4 years of college or equivalent experience preferred.

About Us:

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) is one of the largest independent packaged gas companies in the U.S., with 76 branch locations, 15 gas fill plants in 17 states, stretching from Montana to Florida. Our dedicated team of associates serve a diverse customer base in over 30 states and Canada. AWG is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward.

American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.