Welding Process Specialist

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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 seeking a Welding Process Specialist who will assist the sales department with gaining and retaining core business through Cost Savings Engineering, Shield Gas Selection, Weld Training, Technical Information, and Automation Selection by providing a high level of technical expertise and customer service.

Education Level

• Associate Degree in Welding, Military Weld training, or Bachelor’s degree (Engineering), or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered instead of experience.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years in technical sales or direct sales to the welding and fabrication industry is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of welding experience or supply to the welding and fabrication industry is required.
• Experience in Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma implementation in a fabrication or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Possession of AWS Certification or similar welder certifications is preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Carry out welding training for sales representatives.
• Conduct and assist with product demonstrations at promotional events and exhibitions.
• Contribute to the development and introduction of new products for the fabrication market.
• Develop, and maintain relationships within the Airgas Northern California and Nevada region to understand the market for welding processes and metal fabrication.
• Expand the technical offering for Airgas industrial welding gases, hard goods, consumables, welding equipment, and safety goods.
• Generate new sales of cylinder gases by carrying out demonstrations of our welding products.
• Increase customer retention and satisfaction by carrying out appropriate technical stewardship of key accounts.
• Maintain Airgas’ reputation and image as a quality supplier of gases by providing sound technical and safety advice to customers and prospects on all welding and cutting-related activities.
• Maximize account profitability by promoting our added-value products to both customers and prospects.
• Monitor competitor’s activity in metal fabrication, utilizing seminars, trade shows, advertising, and other contacts and information sources (i.e. manufacturers’ directories, professional societies, trade organizations, and distributors) to develop new prospects.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance, productivity, or quality improvement ideas to end-user customers.
• Support the region by assisting in design, installation, start-up, and safety training of metal fabrication technologies.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to apply mathematical formulas that quantify the costs associated with customer processes so that analysis and comparisons may be created.
• Must be proficient with computer applications including Google Office products.
• Must be self-motivated and results and action-oriented.
• Must have good communication skills and confidence to interact at all levels of the customer and Airgas organization.
• Must possess basic knowledge and understanding of welding processes and technology and a desire to continually develop skills, technical understanding, and knowledge base of Airgas value-added offers to the welding and fabrication industry.
• Possession of AWS Certification or similar welder certifications is preferred.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Auto, home, and personal property insurance options
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Basic long-term disability insurance
• Choose between 5 medical plan options
• Competitive salaries
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Keep tabs on your eye health with our vision care plan
• Leadership development courses
• On-site training programs
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Scholarship programs
• Select from two valuable dental plan options
• Short-term disability coverage
• Worker’s compensation insurance

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.