Welding Equipment Technician

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Company Profile

Airgas  (an Air Liquide company) is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hard goods/related products, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welding Equipment Technician who will repair, refurbish, and maintain engine-driven welding equipment and generators and ensure a safe working environment.

Education Level

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a 1-year Technical College or equivalent is an asset.

Work Experience

• 2-3 plus years of related technical experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assembles electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental. Tests and calibrates machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
• Ensures a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Inspects returned equipment for proper operation or damage by the customer.
• Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
• Occasionally advises customers regarding the best equipment for their projects.
• Occasionally required to service equipment and customers off-site.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack, or other necessary equipment to stock required parts in the shop.
• Orders parts as required to complete repairs.
• Performs field work as needed.
• Prepares and completes paperwork for all machine repairs.
• Repaints parts, touches up paint and puts decals on welders to maintain general appearance.
• Repairs and refurbishes all Electric and Engine Drives.
• Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to act proactively or find a solution to work-related problems.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one-on-one or group situations, and over the telephone.
• Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment is an asset.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers medical, dental, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and many more benefits.

Employer’s Statement

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.