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Acetylene Operator

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc., Jessup, MD, United States


Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Acetylene Operator

– Jessup, MD

The Acetylene Fill Plant Operator performs routine daily acetylene production and cylinder filling activities. These activities include the operation and monitoring of process equipment, cylinder filling, material handling, and minor equipment maintenance.

The Acetylene Fill Plant Operator must follow industry and government guidelines and adhere to all company safety requirements. The Acetylene Fill Plant Operator works regularly with and around hazardous materials.

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

Employee Discount Programs

Career growth opportunities

Work/life balance

Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What You Will Be Doing (1st shift)

Operates and monitors acetylene generation and processing equipment.

Performs acetylene cylinder filling assignments including visual inspections, weighing, residual gas and solvent calculations, labeling, and handling, and minor cylinder maintenance activities.

Executes daily work assignments in accordance with established priorities and assures own work is accurate, correct and meets existing regulatory and procedural requirements and management's expectations.

Conducts equipment troubleshooting and minor maintenance and routine inspection of operating equipment to fix or determine the need for additional equipment repairs or replacement, as needed.

Operate and maintain process machinery and equipment.

Perform all required pre-fill cylinder inspections and fill cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines and procedures.

Perform post-fill cylinder inspections and ensure cylinders are ready for safe transport and use before release.

Regularly inspects and maintain filling equipment and associated monitoring devices.

Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately completed and maintained.

Ability to operate material handling equipment including cranes, forklifts, and pallet jacks.

Maintains work areas clean and organized.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Degree or GED

Minimum 1 year experience working in an industrial setting

Complete company administered classroom and hands‑on instruction and satisfactorily pass written and practical demonstration exams as necessary.

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow procedures and complete tasks on time as assigned.

Forklift training and experience preferred.

Ability to lift 10‑20 pounds and occasionally lift 50‑100 pounds

Ability to move containers and pallets weighing up to 2000 pounds with proper material handling equipment

Safety must be priority.

Must have the ability to perform basic math functions

Ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures and other company and industry documents

Ability and willingness to work extended hours and weekends, as necessary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Location: Jessup, MD

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Function: Operations

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