Technician

Airgas • Norfolk, VA

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Red-D-Arc an Airgas Company is Hiring a Equipment Repair Technician in Norfolk VA. At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. Recruiter: Tina Kratochwill [email protected] Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the incumbent repairs, refurbishes, and maintains engine driven welding equipment and generators and ensures a safe working environment Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 0-1 years of related technical experience.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to act proactively or find a solution with work-related problems.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents.

Nice To Haves

• Post secondary education equivalent to a one year technical college or equivalent is an asset.
• Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and refurbishes all Electric and Engine Drives.
• Assembles electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental.
• Tests and calibrates machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
• Repaints parts, touches up paint, and puts decals on welders to maintain general appearance.
• Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
• Orders parts as required in order to complete repairs.
• Inspects returned equipment for proper operation and/or damage by the customer.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack or other necessary equipment to stock required parts in the shop.
• Ensures a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Prepares and completes paperwork for all machine repairs.
• Occasionally required to service equipment and customers off-site.
• Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
• Occasionally advises customers regarding best equipment for their projects.
• Performs field work as needed.
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• 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, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

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