Production Technician – Gas Mixing

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference?  If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. 

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do.  We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.  We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. 

Are you in?  Read on for more details about this particular role.

1st Shift - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm - Monday through Friday 

Starting Pay $23.95/hr 

Pay Grade 135

MSA Safety in Cranberry Township, PA is hiring for a Production Technician I - Gas Mixing for our manufacturing plant. 

The responsibilities of this position are primarily to:

• The primary role for this position is to blend refrigerant gasses into cylinders, using gravitational scales, and corresponding predefined Excel spreadsheet calculations.
• Handle gas cylinders and verify gas mix accuracies  using a gas sensing device.
• Assemble and test (including set-up), moderately complex instruments and/or sub-assemblies requiring wiring and soldering.
• May be required to pick parts from the warehouse.
• Produce customized instruments to customer specifications  (assemble to order).
• Package and ship instruments according to customer specifications.
• Generate delivery notes and determine method of shipping.
• Transfer material to shipping dock.
• Perform visual inspections and minor repairs and rework.
• Complete and maintain relevant paperwork and input information in computer system.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Ability to understand standard units of measure and set-up and interpret results of various measuring devices.
• Ability to perform standard software operations including UPS.
• Must attain ability to perform complex SAP transactions.
• Ability to infrequently stand in a stationary position and lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to regularly perform work that requires magnification.
• Ability to use power and hand tools, custom tooling and to operate a pallet jack.
• Strong manual dexterity for use of tools and performing work on small components requiring fine finger manipulation and hand steadiness.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various levels within the organization including training of new associates and temporary agency assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and prioritize and organize work.
• Must attain Hazardous Material certification.
• Operate at a level that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards for the work area.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work on various product groups and work flexible shifts.
• Ability to wear ANSI Z87 approved safety glasses and other PPE as required per Job Safety Analysis.

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 months electronics manufacturing or other related experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Past soldering experience

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 months electronics manufacturing or other related experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Past soldering experience
• Able to use excel and understand how to interpret numbers / decimals

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