Shop Laborer

Airgas • Charlotte, NC

1d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Shop Laborer in Charlotte, NC. This role involves assisting technicians in the shop, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, testing and calibrating machines, repainting parts, replacing defective parts, performing preventative maintenance, and inspecting returned equipment. The position also requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining communication with branch personnel, and performing other related operational/shop duties as required. The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-1 years of related technical experience; we welcome those early in their career or transitioning from similar fields.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Keep a clean working environment and assist other technicians in the shop as needed.
• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Test and calibrate machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
• Repaint parts, touch up paint, and put decals on welders to keep up the general appearance.
• Replace defective parts and do any preventative maintenance required.
• Get parts as required in order to complete repairs.
• Inspect returned equipment for proper operation and /or damage by the customer.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack or other necessary equipment to move machines and equipment in the shop.
• Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
• Performs other related operational/shop duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 14-week paid child birth benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

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