Production Line Refurbisher

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Weekly Pay and Great Benefits!

Arising out of growth, our new state-of-the-art cylinder production facilities allow our operations to run even more efficiently. As a result, we have an opening for a Production Line Refurbisher.

Initial responsibilities will include providing vital support for the facility and service operations. In addition, Paraco production line employees will be responsible for learning tank refurbishment processes to facilitate safe, accountable, and efficient operations. Working within the production team, each Paraco employee is vital to our business operations. Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Refurbisher will be a key Paraco Gas Production Line team member.

Key responsibilities and essential job functions will include, but not be limited to:

Tank/Cylinder refurbishment: 

• Loading/Unloading, inspecting, evacuating, refilling, recertifying, and organizing tanks/cylinders
• Operate two and 3-wheel hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to lift and move larger tanks/cylinders
• Cylinder refurbishing, including sanding, priming, painting, and labeling
• Overfill Protection Device "OPD" valves inspection, testing, and replacement of non-compliant OPD valves
• Refilling tanks/cylinders for delivery to commercial and residential customers
• Performing other production line-related duties as assigned
• Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm

Desired skills and experience:

• Sanding for rust removal, priming, and painting while wearing a respirator
• Safe two and 3-wheeled hand truck, pallet jack, and forklift operation (along with prior OSHA safety training)
• Responsible and efficient welding and soldering, ensuring the strength of materials welded/soldered
• Listening, reading, and following instructions to perform position responsibilities safely and efficiently
• Attending safety and educational seminars, including required training and certifications for safe operations
• Focusing on the tasks at hand ensures attention to detail, awareness of surroundings, and safety
• Practical verbal and written communication skills to speak with customers, vendors, and other employees
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Routinely handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds and, on occasion, may be expected to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds up to chest height.
• Strong interpersonal skills and is very team-oriented, customer-focused, enthusiastic, committed, motivated, and resourceful.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Preferred Skills:

• Working with my hands, welding, painting, or hobbies using tools.

Benefits We Provide:

• Medical Insurance-PPO, EPO, HDHP, HSA, FSA, LFSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Benefits-Life Lock, Life Insurance (Whole and Term), Hospital & Accident Plans 
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (Up to $200,000 per plan)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match (75% of the first 5% deferred) 
• Paid PTO and Sick
• Paid Holidays

Paraco Gas Corporation is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, gender (including gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, registered domestic status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic characteristics, religion or any other classification protected by state or federal law.