Company Description

Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies. Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.

Job Description

Norco is currently seeking an individual to fill our Acetylene Plant Operator position. 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 dayOperate and monitoring plant during operationRecording required information on logs at required time intervalsSafely filling Hydrogen, Chemtane, and Propane according to proceduresRespond to any alarms, assess the problem and initiate the appropriate corrective actionPerform visual inspection on cylinders prior to fillingSafely fill acetylene cylinders and perform leak checks on all cylinders at predetermined PSIGVerify labeling is correct and readable on filled cylindersFollow established procedures for blowing acetylene cylinders down and getting them ready for re-qualification or maintenance Perform other tasks as assigned or necessaryWage $18-$19/Hr

QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalentAccurately enter data into computersAcquire a working knowledge of any software applications necessary to the positionGood verbal and written communication skillsGood organization skillsPerform basic mathematics calculationsPerform tasks requiring manual dexterity (i.e. processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, etc.)Ability to lift up to 50 lbsGood problem solving skillsPrevious knowledge of cylinders and gases

Additional Information

Norco offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Health, Vision and Dental InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts (FSA)Life Insurance provided at no cost to employee by Norco Supplemental Accident, Disease, and Life Insurance optionsEmployee Tuition Reimbursement401(k) with Employer MatchingWellness ProgramEmployee Discount on products sold by Norco

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Norco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Norco, Inc is a Drug-Free workplace.