Website CK Supply

Welder Repair Tech Job Highlights

Title	Welder Repair Tech
Type	Full Time
Experience	Required
Function	Engineering/IT
Location	St Louis, MO, United States
Company	CK Supply

Company Profile

CK Supply is the largest, independent supplier of industrial gases, welding/cutting equipment, and supplies. The company is a definitive source of metalworking and gas-related technologies and solutions.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Welder Repair Tech who will inspect, troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend the best way to properly repair welding equipment in a manner that meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s operational guidance and safety.

The individual will use their knowledge, established methods, procedures, and techniques to repair welding and associated equipment.

Note: This is not a welding position – it is a repair position but welding knowledge is helpful.

Educational Qualification

Applicants require a High School Diploma or Equivalent
Technical School training with an emphasis in mechanics and electronics (preferred)

Work Experience

Possess work-related experience

Preferred Experience

Miller Certified Service Tech, Lincoln Authorized Service Tech, Hypertherm Certified Repair Tech, or experience repairing Koike Cutting Tables, OTC, and Panasonic equipment

Duties/Responsibilities

Adhere to the CK Core Values through behavior and words
Assist in Warehouse and other departments as needed
Disassemble and reassemble machines using hand tools, welding, brazing equipment, and measuring instruments
Exhibit courteousness and professional image to customers
Follow and enforce all safety guidelines and requirements including proper personal protective equipment for employees and visitors
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain welding machines and associated equipment according to blueprints, catalogs, data charts, and technical knowledge
Make independent decisions affecting the quality of a repair
Perform estimates of repair for service equipment
Perform research on inquiries as necessary
Rewire electrical circuits as needed
Set up and operate repaired equipment to confirm accurate repair and operation
Other duties, as assigned, within the job classification and business

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Ability to communicate and interact well with others
Ability to count and write to accurately take inventory count and complete necessary paperwork
Ability to operate and use all equipment
Ability to perform heavy work – routinely lifting 25 – 75 pounds from the floor to waist and occasionally lifting 76 to greater than 100 pounds from the floor to waist
Ability to read and comprehend vendor repair manuals and instructions
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to work overtime and some Saturday hours as needed
Must be able to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend and climb ladders
Must be able to maneuver all equipment and tools
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be capable of passing test certification from two or more of the following companies within 24 months of hiring, i.e. Miller, Lincoln, ESAB, OTC, Koike, or Hypertherm
Must have extensive knowledge of mechanics and electricity
Preferred knowledge or experience of welding processes
Vision correctable to within normal range for vehicle driving, report completion, and operation of all equipment

Work Environment

Occasionally, may be sent to customer locations for repair
Work around dirt/dust
Work in noisy, loud conditions for brief periods of time
Working in an uncontrolled temperature environment

Equipment Utilized

Computer
Forklift
Mechanical equipment
Pressurized equipment
Scanner
Stock chaser
Telephone
Various welding and plasma units for testing
Voltage/amperage load bank

Safety Equipment-

All proper safety equipment must be worn according to company policies and OSHA/AWS regulations including, but not limited to: safety glasses, safety boots, welding hoods and gloves when testing equipment, and ear protection.

Benefits/Perks