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Chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in the state's established industrial corridor, with companies like BASF, Bemis (now Amcor), and Inpro Corporation actively hiring in technical roles. Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Appleton anchor most of the hiring activity, with additional opportunities in the Fox River Valley's packaging and coatings manufacturing base.
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Airgas is Hiring for a Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager in Marinette, WI, or Appleton, WI, or Ramsey, MN!
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
- Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
- Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
- Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager is responsible for cryogenic project installations, providing direction to the cryogenic staff, and maintaining safety. The position assumes primary oversight for all aspects of installations, maintenance and repair of cryogenic systems. The Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager partners with the field sales team to provide solutions to Airgas customers.
- Directly hires, manages, trains and develops cryogenic staff. Responsible for the continuous learning and knowledge maintenance of the Cryogenic Technicians.
- Manages all assets, manpower, and vendor relationships associated with the equipment and services needed to support the Region’s bulk and micro bulk business.
- In conjunction with the field sales team, responds to customer operational issues and evaluates customer’s Bulk processes providing needed training for improvement/optimization.
- Leads and/or assists with managing the scheduling of installations at customer sites and Airgas facilities.
- Develops and submits schematics/layouts based on site surveys and cost estimates for tank installations planning for all resource and equipment needs.
- Responsible for the execution of the schematics including the development of process flow and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
- Provides oversight on cryogenic system installs, removals, and service work as needed.
- Monitors cryogenic system preventive maintenance scheduling and completion.
- Requests painting of field assets as requested / required.
- Responsible for meeting all safety standards and initiatives regarding the installation and service of cryogenic systems complying with company guidelines and procedures as well as government regulations.
- Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or science related degree field strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the industrial operations management to include demonstrated experience working in a leadership position. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
- Ability to develop, read, and comprehend complex schematics.
- Ability to work flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.
- Demonstrated math skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
- Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
- Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
- Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
- May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
- Frequent regional travel (25% to 50% of the work time) occasionally requiring overnight travel. Requires a current driver’s license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer prior industry experience in gas, compressed/welding gases, or related industrial setting and/or prior bulk maintenance and installation experience.
- Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
BENEFITS
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
LOCATION
Location:
Marinette, WI - Filling industrial
Appleton, WI - Filling industrial
Ramsey, MN - Filling industrial
INTRODUCTION
Airgas is Hiring for a Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager in Marinette, WI, or Appleton, WI, or Ramsey, MN!
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
- Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
- Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
- Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager is responsible for cryogenic project installations, providing direction to the cryogenic staff, and maintaining safety. The position assumes primary oversight for all aspects of installations, maintenance and repair of cryogenic systems. The Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager partners with the field sales team to provide solutions to Airgas customers.
- Directly hires, manages, trains and develops cryogenic staff. Responsible for the continuous learning and knowledge maintenance of the Cryogenic Technicians.
- Manages all assets, manpower, and vendor relationships associated with the equipment and services needed to support the Region’s bulk and micro bulk business.
- In conjunction with the field sales team, responds to customer operational issues and evaluates customer’s Bulk processes providing needed training for improvement/optimization.
- Leads and/or assists with managing the scheduling of installations at customer sites and Airgas facilities.
- Develops and submits schematics/layouts based on site surveys and cost estimates for tank installations planning for all resource and equipment needs.
- Responsible for the execution of the schematics including the development of process flow and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
- Provides oversight on cryogenic system installs, removals, and service work as needed.
- Monitors cryogenic system preventive maintenance scheduling and completion.
- Requests painting of field assets as requested / required.
- Responsible for meeting all safety standards and initiatives regarding the installation and service of cryogenic systems complying with company guidelines and procedures as well as government regulations.
- Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or science related degree field strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the industrial operations management to include demonstrated experience working in a leadership position. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
- Ability to develop, read, and comprehend complex schematics.
- Ability to work flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.
- Demonstrated math skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
- Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
- Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
- Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
- May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
- Frequent regional travel (25% to 50% of the work time) occasionally requiring overnight travel. Requires a current driver’s license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer prior industry experience in gas, compressed/welding gases, or related industrial setting and/or prior bulk maintenance and installation experience.
- Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.
BENEFITS
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
LOCATION
Location:
Marinette, WI - Filling industrial
Appleton, WI - Filling industrial
Ramsey, MN - Filling industrial
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Search Chemicals & Materials Jobs in WisconsinChemicals & Materials OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
Which chemicals and materials companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin-based employers with histories of hiring international students in chemicals and materials roles include BASF's regional operations, Amcor (which absorbed Bemis Manufacturing), Inpro Corporation, and Quaker Houghton's distribution and technical units. Specialty chemical producers and plastics manufacturers concentrated in the Milwaukee metro and Fox Valley region also appear regularly in OPT hiring data, though sponsorship availability varies by role, department, and year.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Milwaukee accounts for the largest share of chemicals and materials OPT roles in Wisconsin, driven by its dense manufacturing base and proximity to research institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Fox River Valley cities of Appleton, Neenah, and Oshkosh are strong secondary markets, particularly in paper chemicals, coatings, and packaging materials. Green Bay also hosts materials processing and polymer manufacturing employers with OPT hiring records.
What types of chemicals and materials roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify under F-1 OPT in this industry include process engineer, materials scientist, quality assurance chemist, polymer research associate, formulation chemist, and R&D technician. These positions generally require a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field. Positions with direct ties to a student's major are most straightforward for OPT authorization. Roles that are purely operational or lack a technical degree requirement are less likely to qualify.
How do I find chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it practical to search for chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin without sorting through roles that don't apply to your status. Filtering by state and visa category on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have indicated OPT sponsorship, including technical and engineering roles across Milwaukee, the Fox Valley, and Green Bay manufacturing corridors.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in Wisconsin's chemicals and materials sector?
Wisconsin's chemicals and materials sector is heavily tied to paper, packaging, and industrial coatings manufacturing, which means many roles are with mid-size or regional employers rather than large multinationals. Smaller companies may be less familiar with OPT authorization procedures, so it's worth confirming early in the process whether a hiring team has worked with OPT students before. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree program appears on the official STEM designated degree program list, which is worth verifying with your DSO.