Operations Technician

Company Overview
At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world‑scale production facilities.

Operations Technician – Orlando, FL
Air Products, a Fortune 500 leader in industrial gases, is seeking an experienced Operations Technician to join our established Air Separation plant (ASU) in Orlando, Florida. For more than three decades, the Orlando facility has supplied critical medical and industrial gases to customers throughout the region, producing liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. In this hands‑on role you will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment while supporting equipment reliability, process efficiency, safety performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a facility where operational excellence and equipment integrity are essential to meeting customer needs every day.

Safety Notice
This is a safety‑sensitive role.

What’s In It For You

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day 1 of employment

401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)

Health Savings Account

Life insurance (AD&D), supplemental AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Required Skills / Abilities

Strong mechanical aptitude required.

Must be willing to take 24‑hour on‑call responsibilities.

Must be a self‑starter and willing to work alone.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

A team player who is flexible and has a positive attitude.

Key Job Responsibilities

Participation in the Basic Safety Process and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.

Controlling and monitoring the process to produce liquid products for shipment to customers.

Providing hands‑on support or assisting in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations, and electrical troubleshooting as required.

Investigating equipment failures, determining root causes, and recommending solutions to reduce recurrence or eliminate failure causes.

Following operating procedures and global safety standards.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.

Two years of operations experience in an industrial plant preferred.

Two‑year associate degree in a technical field a plus but not required.

Military experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift up to 50 lbs.

Will be exposed to a high‑noise environment.

Must meet call‑in requirements as needed.

Ability to perform elevated work.

Work Hours & Benefits

Able to do shift work.

10‑hour shift schedule (4×10).

Willing to work overtime as needed and be on‑call.

Veteran‑Friendly Organization
We proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a veteran‑friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail us at talent@airproducts.com.

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