Generator Specialist

Airgas•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Generator Specialist in Chicago, IL! This role involves reporting to and collaborating with the Branch Manager to restore, optimize, and ensure the reliability of engine-driven welding equipment and generators while fostering a safe and supportive working environment. The position contributes to a culture of safety by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include repairing and refurbishing electric and engine-driven equipment, assembling electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental, and testing/calibrating machines. The role also involves maintaining a professional appearance of equipment through repainting and applying decals, replacing defective parts, completing preventative maintenance, and ordering parts as needed. Inspections of returned equipment, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and maintaining an organized work environment are also key aspects. The Generator Specialist will prepare documentation for machine repairs, occasionally provide on-site service, maintain open communication with branch personnel, and may share expertise with customers. Field work may be required to support business goals, and the role involves performing other related duties as a collaborative team member. The position requires willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Two to Five years sales experience in a Power Generation/Rental Industry.
A Valid Driver License and good driving record.
Willing to Travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Technical degree or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.
A working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment.
Ability to effectively build relationships with both internal and external customers.
Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
Intermediate computer experience with all MS Office products.
Able to manage multiple priorities between divisional, local and corporate management and demands.
Equipment repair and maintenance training is an asset.

Responsibilities

Restores, optimizes, and ensures the reliability of engine driven welding equipment and generators.
Fosters a safe and supportive working environment.
Contributes to a culture of safety 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 ensure they are ready to serve our customers.
Repaints parts, touches up paint, and applies decals to welders to maintain a professional appearance.
Replaces defective parts and completes essential preventative maintenance.
Orders parts as required to ensure the team can complete repairs efficiently.
Inspects returned equipment to ensure proper operation and identify any necessary care.
Operates a forklift, pallet jack, or other necessary equipment to organize required parts in the shop.
Fosters a clean and organized work environment for the benefit of the whole team.
Prepares and completes documentation for all machine repairs.
Occasionally provides on-site service to support our equipment and customers.
Maintains open communication with all branch personnel.
Occasionally shares expertise with customers regarding the most effective equipment for their projects.
Performs field work as needed to support business goals.
Performs other related duties as a collaborative team member.