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Operations Technician

Torrance, CA · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Valid driver's license * Capable of distinguishing different colors. The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00. About Messer: Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable ...

Valid driver's license The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $90,000. About Messer: Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology ...

Valid driver's license The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $90,000. About Messer: Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology ...

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How much do messer driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for messer driver in California is $15.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Messer driver?

As a Messer Driver, your daily responsibilities include safely transporting and delivering gases or cryogenic products to customers, inspecting your vehicle and cargo for compliance, and completing necessary logs and paperwork. You’ll interact directly with customers at delivery sites, ensuring orders are accurate and handling cylinders or bulk tanks according to safety protocols. Drivers generally follow set routes but may occasionally have unscheduled stops or emergency deliveries, requiring flexibility. Each day emphasizes strict adherence to safety standards, regulatory compliance, and accurate recordkeeping to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Messer driver?

To thrive as a Messer Driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), knowledge of relevant safety regulations, and experience operating large delivery vehicles, particularly for transporting industrial gases or cryogenic products. Familiarity with electronic logging devices, GPS routing systems, and specialized vehicle equipment (such as gas cylinder handling tools) is essential. Strong attention to detail, time management, and customer service skills help drivers maintain safe operations and build rapport with clients. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure timely, safe deliveries while upholding strict safety and compliance standards.

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Infographic showing various Messer Driver job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,970 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Operations Technician

Messer Americas

Torrance, CA • On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the chemical manufacturing process in accordance with regulations.

  • Support equipment maintenance activities by utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) and documenting corrective actions.

  • Assist with process operation tasks such as shutdowns, start-ups, de-rime, and troubleshooting process problems.


Messer rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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7.0

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.0 out of 10

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The best things about working at Messer

  • 93%

    93% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

  • 92%

    92% say they get paid time off

    say they get paid time off

  • 86%

    86% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

    say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

Featured by Messer, based on 22 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees


Job description

Job Summary
As an Operations Technician, your primary responsibilities will include maintaining a safe, efficient and reliable operation of a chemical manufacturing process in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Your activities will include following through on preventative, corrective and preventative maintenance.
Why Messer?
Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.
The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.
Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.
Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.
Principle Responsibilities:
Safety:
  • Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
  • Apply the HWP process, LOTO and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
  • Follow EMOC procedure for all changes to process and operating procedures.
  • Maintain site orderliness.
  • Perform safety indoctrinations for contractors

Reliability:
  • Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to implement, document and continuously improve equipment preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
  • Support Zone Production Manager, utilizing systems to document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable).
  • Inventory oversight to include spare parts inventory
  • Collect trends in equipment condition monitoring tasks; vibration readings

Process Operation and Efficiency:
  • Assist Shutdowns, Start-ups, de-rime, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
  • Apply the Hazardous Work Permit (HWP) process, Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures
  • Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment maintenance requirements
  • Perform water treatment tasks
  • Accept on call duty and overtime as required

Required Skills:
  • Math - Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
  • Personal computer proficiency
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities and organizational capability
  • Self-started, self-motivated
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with simple mechanic's hand tools.
  • Familiar with codes and standards associated with wiring and conduit.
  • Basic understanding of electrical hazards and safety, and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, with support from central engineering.
  • Basic understanding of pneumatically actuated valves and control systems.
  • Understanding of all trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings including Single line diagrams.
  • Able to navigate a documentation system to find relevant work instructions, forms, and supporting documentation.
  • Ability to complete all preventive maintenance jobs according to best practice.
  • Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane, and/or man lift according to company policy.
  • Reside within a reasonable distance of plant.

Qualifications:
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Min. 1 year of relevant experience in a related process plant operations reliability activity
  • Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things: bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to climb to heights over 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Capable of distinguishing different colors.

The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00.
About Messer:
Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.
We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.
If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Perks for frontline workers

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  • Health insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Ongoing training & development opportunities

About Messer, in their own words

From Messer

Messer offers more than 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronics gases. The company 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 the company’s daily operations.

Company values

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Our Mission: To become the premier supplier of choice for industrial, medical and specialty gas solutions, admired for our safety culture, customer focus, performance, and innovation.

Our Vision: ​As the leading privately held provider of industrial, medical, and specialty gas solutions, we are the first choice for customers and employees.

Our Purpose: We help people drive progress.

At Messer, we know people – who are welcomed and empowered – create our success. Whether you’re a recent graduate starting your career or returning to the workforce after a break, you might be the perfect fit to spark innovative thinking and bring creative new ideas to our growing team.

From ongoing training and development opportunities to tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs, you’ll feel valued and get to make a real impact.

We’re expanding into new markets and creating technologies that impact nearly every aspect of daily life, with new and exciting opportunities for you to thrive every single day. Will you join us?


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