Acetylene Plant Operator

Job Description

Company Description

Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies. Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.Job Description

Norco is currently seeking an individual to fill our Acetylene Plant Operator position. The Acetylene Plant Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the Acetylene Plant and safe filling of all acetylene cylinders. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The safe start up and shut down of the plant at the beginning or end of the day

Operate and monitoring plant during operation

Recording required information on logs at required time intervals

Safely filling Hydrogen, Chemtane, and Propane according to procedures

Respond to any alarms, assess the problem and initiate the appropriate corrective action

Perform visual inspection on cylinders prior to filling

Safely fill acetylene cylinders and perform leak checks on all cylinders at predetermined PSIG

Verify labeling is correct and readable on filled cylinders

Follow established procedures for blowing acetylene cylinders down and getting them ready for re-qualification or maintenance

Perform other tasks as assigned or necessary

Wage $18-$19/HrQualifications

High school graduate or equivalent

Accurately enter data into computers

Acquire a working knowledge of any software applications necessary to the position

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good organization skills

Perform basic mathematics calculations

Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (i.e. processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, etc.)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Good problem solving skills

Previous knowledge of cylinders and gases

Additional Information

Norco offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance provided at no cost to employee by Norco

Supplemental Accident, Disease, and Life Insurance options

Employee Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with Employer Matching

Wellness Program

Employee Discount on products sold by Norco

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Norco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Norco, Inc is a Drug-Free workplace.

Full-time