At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Are you a hands-on, safety-minded person who enjoys solving problems?
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Assistant Operator at its Granite City, IL facility.
The Assistant Operator will be responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting processes and equipment.
The working hours for this position are primarily Monday through Friday, with rotating day and night shifts every two weeks. Flexibility is required for occasional weekend on-call duties and plant outage support.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
Perform operations with chemical or industrial gas processes and equipment, including process control using DCS systems.
Support minor maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Utilize computer-based systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Office, and other applications) to complete administrative tasks.
Handle time effectively as a self-starter, prioritizing critical tasks and delivering results with minimal supervision.
Collect and analyze data with a strong attention to detail to support sound decision-making.
Communicate clearly and collaborate with technical and administrative teams across multiple locations.
Follow and maintain standardized policies and procedures to support safe, high-quality, and cost-efficient operations.
Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Applicable degrees, certifications or other training considered a plus.
Solid background and previous work and/or military record
Must be willing to be on call to support 24x7 plant operations.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
The hourly rate for this position is $39.92 per hour.
Technical School Graduates: Students with a background in Industrial Systems, Machine Tool Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, HVAC, Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology are encouraged to apply.
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute and foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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