Generator Technician

Airgas•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Generator Technician in Chicago, IL. This role involves repairing, refurbishing, and maintaining engine-driven generators and ensuring a safe working environment. The technician will assemble electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental, perform maintenance, order parts, inspect returned equipment, and operate forklifts. The position requires maintaining a clean and organized work environment, documenting repairs, and potentially servicing equipment off-site. Communication with branch personnel is also key. The role focuses on maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, and installing or replacing components or entire systems, with a secondary focus on engine-driven welding equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
A Valid Driver License and good driving record

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment, combustion engine, electrical equipment are an asset.
Diesel engine knowledge
PLC engine and generator controllers experience

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
Repairs, maintains, and refurbishes all Engine Driven Power Generators, with a secondary focus on engine driven welding equipment.
Assembles diesel power generator equipment for rental. Tests and calibrates machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
Performs paint touch ups and replaces worn and missing decals to maintain general appearance of welding equipment. on generators, and welders to maintain general appearance.
Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
Identifies proper parts and their numbers needed for repairs, orders parts as required to complete those repairs through parts or Branch Coordinator.
Inspects returned Generator equipment for proper operation and/or damage by the customer.
Operates a forklift, pallet jack or other necessary equipment load and upload equipment from vehicles and move equipment around the branch.
Ensures a clean and organized work environment at all times.
Properly documents all repairs and maintenance.
Required to service equipment and customers off-site.
Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
Maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, or installing and replacing components or entire systems.
Performs related duties as required.