What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acetylene Plant Operator position at Norco, Inc?
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/Hr
Qualifications
- 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.
Salary : $18 - $19
