What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydrostatic Cylinder Tester position at Southern Oxygen & Welding Supply?
Provide hydrostatic testing and other services to cylinders in a safe, timely and accurate manner; to ensure that the equipment and the performance of duties are in compliance with all local, state, federal, DOT guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Inspect gas cylinders to detect surface defects and tests elasticity of cylinder walls.
- Operate, calibrate, and perform simple maintenance with/on hydrostatic cylinder testing equipment.
- Remove valve from cylinder using wrench or valve-removal machine.
- Fill cylinder with water, seal cylinder and immerse cylinder in water-filled jacket, using chain hoist.
- Screw fittings and turn valve or start pump to create pressure that expands cylinder wall.
- Compare pressure gauge or burette reading with specifications and segregate cylinders that exceed prescribed expansion limits.
- Stamp test date and company symbol on cylinder.
- Record test results, cylinder serial number, and test date in a timely and accurate manner.
- Check expiration date of cylinder and make sure proper DOT number is correct for the size of the cylinder.
- Operate a pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
- Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
- Perform mathematical calculations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required.
- Paint cylinders as needed
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to routinely lift 25 to 100 lbs.
- Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required.
- Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work occasional overtime, if necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers and employees are required to wear mask. Curbside pickup is available. High traffic areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Hydrostatic testing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22