Welder Repair Technician I

Airgas • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Repair Technician in Houston, TX! This role involves repairing, refurbishing, and maintaining engine-driven welding equipment and generators while contributing to a safe and supportive working environment. The technician will assemble electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental, ensuring precision and reliability through testing and calibration. Responsibilities also include maintaining the professional appearance of equipment through repainting and applying decals, identifying and updating parts, ordering parts as needed, inspecting returned equipment, and organizing parts in the shop using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. The role requires fostering a clean and organized work environment, preparing documentation for repairs, occasionally providing on-site service, communicating with customers about equipment, supporting field operations, and performing other related duties as a collaborative team member.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 0-1 years of related technical experience; we welcome those early in their career or transitioning from similar fields.
• A working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment is a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a culture of safety by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Restores and maintains all Electric and Engine Drives to ensure peak performance.
• Collaborates to assemble electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental, ensuring precision and reliability through testing and calibration so machines are ready to serve our customers.
• Repaints parts, touches up paint, and applies decals to welders to maintain a professional appearance.
• Identifies and updates parts while completing essential preventative maintenance.
• Coordinates parts ordering as required to ensure the team can complete repairs efficiently.
• Inspects returned equipment to ensure proper operation and identify any necessary care.
• Skilled in using 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.
• Nurtures open communication with all branch personnel.
• Occasionally fosters understanding with customers regarding the most effective equipment for their projects.
• Supports field operations as needed to reach our shared business goals.
• Performs other related duties as a collaborative team member.

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, and Sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• 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