Equipment RepairTechnician

Airgas • Norfolk, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Red-D-Arc an Airgas Company is Hiring a Equipment Repair Technician in Norfolk VA. At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 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

• Post secondary education equivalent to a one year technical college or equivalent is an asset.
• 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

• medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED