Technician

Airgas • Odessa, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the technician repairs, refurbishes, and maintains engine-driven welding equipment and generators while contributing to a safe and supportive working environment. Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the technician repairs, refurbishes, and maintains engine-driven welding equipment and generators while contributing to 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 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

• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package that includes 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
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

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