Cylinder Maintenance Technician

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.

OXARC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a Cylinder Maintenance Technician to join the team in Pasco, WA. Day and swing shift positions are available.

If you have general knowledge of hand tools and power tools as well as excellent communication skills, OXARC wants to hear from you!

Why Maintenance Professionals join the OXARC team:

• Competitive compensation: Starting between $22 – $29.50/hr, based on shift worked and your 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!
• 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 cylinder 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: OXARC is always looking for key players to develop and move into higher level roles.
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing!

Requirements:

• General knowledge of common hand tools, power tools and their proper use.
• Able to operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, attention to detail, and good math skills.
• Good reading and writing skills. Able to read and comprehend technical manuals and government publications.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to lift/move 80 lbs.
• Work Environment-some outside.
• Able pass drug screen and background check.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Valve and de-valve cylinders.
• Scrap labels to prepare for regular maintenance.
• General maintenance of cylinders.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Attend Monthly Safety Meetings. Work according to established safety procedures and promote safety with co-workers.  Inform supervisors of potential safety hazards.
• Commit to high performance through outstanding attendance and overall dependable work habits.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations and laws.

About the Company: OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 23 stores in WA, ID and OR.

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.