Cryogenic Technician

Take your technical skills to a company where your skills keep the world running and your career moves forward. This hands-on opportunity offers competitive pay of $28-34/hour along with an exceptional benefits package. From installing and servicing cryogenic systems to troubleshooting complex equipment and supporting customer operations, you’ll play a vital role in an industry that remains strong through every economy. If you’re looking for the stability of an essential business combined with the close-knit feel of a local team and real advancement potential, this is the kind of opportunity worth exploring.

OSC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a dedicated Cryogenic Equipment Mechanic in the St. Paul, MN area.

This role will be provided with a company vehicle to travel 75% of the time to company locations, customer sites, trainings and seminars. This is typically day travel with occasional overnights.

Why the OSC team is Perfect for a Cryogenic Equipment Mechanic in St. Paul, MN:

• Competitive pay: $28-34/hour depending on 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!
• Ideal day-shift schedule: 7am-3:30pm
• 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!
• 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!

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency, Technical College degree or equivalent is preferred
• 2+ years of previous plumbing or other relevant technical experience
• 2+ years of cryogenic system equipment experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding application, and equipment is an asset
• Skilled in working with electricity and electrical components
• Strong mechanical ability
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Operate, use, and train others on all equipment and machines
• Must be able to interpret equipment diagrams and complete necessary documents for projects
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must possess a valid Class D Driver’s License to travel to customer sites
• Strong team player that excels working independently

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install equipment for bulk and micro bulk tank distribution systems
• Perform maintenance repairs on all bulk and micro bulk tanks and ancillary equipment ensuring good working conditions
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, service and repair a variety of equipment problems
• Conduct site surveys for cryogenic systems
• Prepare and complete all required documentation for installations and inspections to maintain compliance
• Respond to service requests in a timely manner
• Install low to medium pressure process piping inside customer facilities
• Understanding of material capability
• Provide support to customers regarding best equipment for their project needs
• Maintain communication across all departments providing cryogenic support for all locations
• Support the EOS/Traction process by attending and participating in L-10 meetings

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 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.