About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate of $35.61 per hour with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increase program.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada.

Under supervision of Plant Manager, will process gas mixture orders in a safe and efficient manner meeting promised customer lead times. Must be able to work efficiently in a team environment with minimum supervision and must maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees and customers.

What you'll do:

• Handle high pressure, flammable, corrosive and toxic gases as well as liquid chemicals in a safe manner.
• Select appropriate cylinders to complete all pre-fill and post fill inspections to meet CGA/ CSA and internal standards according to demand.
• Accurately and safely fill cylinders using appropriate methods, according to the production requirements and meeting company standards.
• Inspect filling manifolds and pumps before use, completing daily parameter checklists and data logs.
• Fill multiple cylinder mixtures safely and at the same time to maximize efficiency.
• Empty residual cylinders safely and prepare for new mixtures for cylinder retesting.
• Complete all paperwork and records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in plant maintenance programs and Perform maintenance of job-related equipment.
• Report to management any abnormalities or hazardous conditions
• Follow companies PPE policies at all times.
• Follow company’s safety policies at all times. Proficient ability to use mathematical procedures, including simple statical analyses and error propagation
• Follow 5S practices at their workstations and ensure high standards of safety and quality.
• Other duties as assigned / needed according to the experience and education

What it takes:

REQUIRED EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Post secondary education is required – Minimum 3-year college/university degree.
• Science field preferable (i.e.: Technologist diploma, chemical or mechanical)
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry is an asset

Skills and Attributers:

• High degree of safety consciousness
• Familiarity with cylinder handling is considered as an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Technologist diploma, or equivalent post-secondary education preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude, including ability to comprehend technical manuals and procedures
• Proficient in the use of a calculator and mathematical procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge is required, including MS Office suite software.
• Awareness of CGA and CSA standards
• Ability to work independently.
• Capacity to effectively plan work and handle changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn.
• SAP experience is an asset.

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual an equal opportunity to thrive.

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today @Messer Careers and see what we do.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request an accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.