Automation Technician Apprentice

Airgas•Vancouver, WA

9d•$32 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for an Automation Technician Apprentice in Vancouver, WA! We are looking for you! The Automation Technician Apprentice performs service work on plasma, oxy/fuel cutting systems, and robots, including installation, preventative maintenance, onsite troubleshooting and service, component repair and performs component upgrades while ensuring a safe working environment. Ensures machines are tested, calibrated and run according to manufacturer’s specifications. Communicate completed service work, estimates, and service summary reports to the automation and service manager in a timely manner to facilitate customer billing. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment by ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed both at Airgas and customer facilities. We look for a technician ready to service equipment in-house and at customer sites. Ideally, you bring the openness to attend a minimum of two weeks of company paid training per year focused on advancing the technicians ability to serve our customer base. First year training focuses on advancing over 12 weeks to cultivate a foundational understanding in manufacturers certifications. This may require out of town and overnight travel. Interacts with both internal and external customers in a professional manner. Collaborates as a supportive team contributor with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds ensuring the team and customer achieve excellent results. Ability to work closely with customers as the Company’s primary point of connection to build confidence and support the customer and Airgas. Maintains accurate and timely expense reports.

Requirements

Proven experience operating large equipment, such as CNC tables, high-voltage electrical equipment, and various power sources.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that meets company policy standards; must be willing/able to take a DOT physical if required by the assigned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Welding (AAS) or formal certification from a Technical School.
Strong electrical and electronic knowledge combined with relevant work experience (can be used to fulfill educational requirements).
Ability and comfort working flexibly in a variety of manufacturing environments.
Ability to read and interpret critical documents, including safety rules, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and professional correspondence.

Responsibilities

Performs service work on plasma, oxy/fuel cutting systems, and robots, including installation, preventative maintenance, onsite troubleshooting and service, component repair and performs component upgrades while ensuring a safe working environment.
Ensures machines are tested, calibrated and run according to manufacturer’s specifications.
Communicate completed service work, estimates, and service summary reports to the automation and service manager in a timely manner to facilitate customer billing.
Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment by ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed both at Airgas and customer facilities.
Interacts with both internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Collaborates as a supportive team contributor with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds ensuring the team and customer achieve excellent results.
Ability to work closely with customers as the Company’s primary point of connection to build confidence and support the customer and Airgas.
Maintains accurate and timely expense reports.