Plant Associate/Pumper

Be rewarded for your plant operation/industrial gas experience with this exciting opportunity to capitalize on your potential. Join a stable company that promotes from within while building the in-demand skills and experience you need to advance your career with a leader in industrial gases. 

Don’t miss out on this full-time opportunity offering competitive pay, a great benefits package, and the opportunity to grow your skillset within a highly in-demand industry! 

OSC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a Plant Associate/Pumper to join their team in Sauk Rapids, MN. 

If you have experience working in a plant environment, great attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, OSC wants to hear from you! Prior industry experience or basic knowledge of gases, cryogenics is preferred. 

Why Plant Associate/Pumpers join the OSC team: 

• Competitive compensation: $21 – $22/hr, based on your experience.  
• Unbeatable benefits package including health benefits, vision and dental reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness program, career & education development, and more!  
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply to such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!  
• Opportunities for advancement: OSC is always looking for key players to move into higher level roles.    
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 

Requirements:  

• High School diploma or equivalency  
• Prior industry experience or basic knowledge of gases, cryogenics is preferred  
• High attention to detail when dealing with tight tolerances and standards  
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience  
• Must be organized, have good reasoning skills, math aptitude and time management skills  
• Ability to make decisions based on facts and attain precise set limits 

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Fill cylinders with numerous gases such as Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Helium, etc.   
• Mix gases according to vendor and customer specifications  
• Fill cryogenic and other compressed gases from bulk source to cylinders according to customer orders  
• Learn and comply with OSC Medical Oxygen program for filling USP grade oxygen  
• Properly bar code and label cylinders or tanks  
• Monitor pumping operations to ensure accuracy of gases through the plant automation system  
• Ensure cylinders are properly reconditioned and secured  
• Perform cylinder inspections identifying surface defects and leaks  
• Assist drivers with loading/unloading their vehicles and record cylinder types and quantities  
• Complete cylinder paperwork while comparing them to vendor information  
• Vaporize liquid gases and fill tube trailers when needed  
• Perform routine maintenance on various plant equipment  
• Maintain organization of the plant to ensure safety of all employees, vendors and visitors  
• Serve as backup for blasting and painting cylinders 
• Perform other job duties as assigned and fill in for other employees in their absence  
• Test cylinders according to company specifications 

About the Company: OSC is an industrial distribution company that has been providing solutions for all gas, welding, and automation needs since 1959. With 8 locations in total (5 in Minnesota, 3 in Wisconsin) we are able to service many businesses across multiple markets. We have a comprehensive line of welding supplies and machines, several robotic platforms, automated cutting and welding equipment, and a variety of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. Not only do we offer rapid delivery, but we have the highest-quality dry ice in the region by making it to order! 

OSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, traits associated with race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.