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Reimagine What’s Possible
Air Products is committed to bringing people together to reimagine what’s possible and to innovate sustainable solutions for the world’s most significant energy and environmental challenges. Join us as we work to become the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible
We are seeking a Maintenance & Service Technician to join our team, reporting directly to the Area Maintenance Manager.
The ideal candidate resides in the Chicago, IL area.
This is a residence‑based role involving daily travel to customer sites within approximately a 250‑mile radius. You will install, repair, and maintain cryogenic liquid, industrial gas, and process gas supply systems—including pumping, high‑pressure compression, and gas generation equipment. Training is provided for skill development in cryogenics and industrial gases. Check out some of our benefits below!
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
401(k) plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Key Responsibilities
Service Air Products cryogenic, high‑pressure, and generated gas systems, along with associated equipment, at customer sites throughout the assigned region.
Occasionally supervise contractors and crane operations.
Participate in after‑hours and weekend call‑outs as needed; maintain 24/7 availability.
Utilize company-provided laptop, truck, gas card, uniforms, and tools.
Travel includes some overnight stays—more frequent during the first six months for training purposes.
Overnight stays may also be required to support customers outside of your normal territory when needed to support the business.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform tasks such as driving, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, tightening, loosening, drilling, sawing, crawling, bending, shoveling, and wrenching. Work is performed outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong commitment to safety—priority over production, efficiency, schedule, or external pressures.
High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred but not required.
Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
Technical Skills & Competencies
Proficiency with tools such as drills/impact drivers, portable grinders, bandsaws, general hand tools, brazing torches, electrical multi meters (including input simulators), and ladders.
Welding or brazing experience is a plus.
Safety: Ability to learn, understand, and comply with company safety procedures.
Safety Work Permits: Experience working as both issuer and receiver.
Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO): Knowledge of and compliance with LOTO procedures to ensure safe maintenance conditions.
Strong troubleshooting abilities with a big‑picture, diagnostic mindset.
Electrical
Comfortable working on de‑energized circuits up to 480V.
Able to trace and measure voltage/amperage on instrumentation circuits by following elementary loop diagrams and/or via phone support with engineers.
Understanding of 4–20 mA instrumentation signals and loops.
Mechanical
Understanding of piping systems, regulators, valves, relief devices, pumps, and compressors.
Ability to interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
Effective communication skills to interface with customers, management, sales, and engineering.
Self‑starter with strong learning aptitude and desire for professional growth.
Comfortable working independently for extended periods as well as collaborating with others.
Must maintain an excellent driving record.
Preferred Backgrounds
Military Experience:
Machinist Mate, Electrician’s Mate, Electronics Technician, Aircraft Maintenance, Cryogenic Technician.
Technical Education or Related Skills:
Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Systems, Electrical Power & Controls, Electromechanical Technology, HVAC, plumbing, welding, mechanical repair, construction, vehicle or small engine repair, fabricating, crane & rigging, fuel industry, or general maintenance.
Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
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At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
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