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

• Accurately enter data into computers
• Acquire a working knowledge of any software applications necessary to the position
• Perform basic mathematics calculations
• Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (i.e. processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous knowledge of cylinders and gases a plus, but not required