Cylinder Maintenance Operator

Imagine putting your hands-on skills and knack for fixing things to work with a booming industry leader—while gaining even more in-demand expertise to grow your career. Enjoy opportunities for career advancement, excellent pay, an unbeatable benefits package, and a healthy work/life balance and work in a very stable market. 

A-OX Welding Supply, a leading supplier of full-range industrial, medical and specialty gases, is growing and seeking a Cylinder Maintenance Operator to join their team in Sioux Falls, SD.

If you have technical aptitude and strong attention to detail, this is a career you need to explore.

Why You should join the A-OX Welding team:

Competitive pay: $18-$25/hr, based on experience

• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, bereavement leave, employee discount, and more!
• Weekday Schedule: General work hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, may be as early as 6am depending on position. Guaranteed 40 hour work weeks, overtime may be offered
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology! 
• Learn in-demand skills! In this position, you will be providing maintenance support to customers ensuring their gas cylinders are in top shape and ready for safe use. The gas industry isn’t going anywhere, and these are valuable skills to have in your toolbox. 
• Opportunities for advancement: A-OX is always looking for key players to professionally develop and move into higher level roles.    

• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large company backing! 

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in cylinder maintenance or a related field is a plus
• Organized and efficient time management skills

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Perform inspection of cylinders for leaks and damage
• Cleaning and prepping cylinders for testing
• Documenting maintenance and repair tasks
• Perform hydrostatic and visual testing of compressed gas cylinders according to DOT regulations
• Operate various industrial equipment including cylinder crane, hydrostatic test, valving machine, steel shot blaster, paint booth
• Perform maintenance and repairs
• Coordinate higher level maintenance and repairs as needed

About the Companies: Since the 1950’s, A-OX has been one of the largest, most complete distributors of industrial gas and welding supply in the upper Midwest. Today, A-OX Welding Supply comprises 8 locations in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa with a headquarters and central warehouse in Sioux Falls, SD. We have our own fleet of bulk tankers and delivery trucks that service customers across a 5-state region including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska.

A-OX Welding Supply is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.