Equipment Repair Technician

Airgas•Houston, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Post secondary education equivalent to a one year technical college or equivalent is an asset.
0-1 years of related technical experience.
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Ability to act proactively or find a solution with work-related problems.
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone.
Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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