Technician

Airgas•Lake Charles, LA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring for a Repair Technician in Houston, TX. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces unique perspectives, believing that a variety of backgrounds makes their team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, they RESPECT, HONOR, and VALUE diversity. The Repair Technician will report to and collaborate with the Branch Manager, focusing on restoring, optimizing, and ensuring the reliability of engine-driven welding equipment and generators, all while fostering a safe and supportive working environment. The role contributes to a culture of safety by adhering to Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines. Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hardgoods, and related products, as well as safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals. With 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation, empowering associates to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, serving over 4 million customers and patients across 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees. The company emphasizes that employees matter and play an important role in ensuring products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently, offering a welcoming workplace where individuals are valued and can grow fulfilling careers.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
0-1 years of related technical experience.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required for this role.
Thoroughness and care in technical tasks, paired with solid organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and thrive with trusted autonomy while staying connected to team goals.

Nice To Haves

Equipment repair and maintenance training is an asset.
Post-secondary education equivalent to a one-year technical college or similar background is a valued asset.
A working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Restore, optimize, and ensure the reliability of engine driven welding equipment and generators.
Foster 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.