Welding Process Specialist

Airgas•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Welding Process Specialist is responsible for outside sales of large capital welding products and services. This position is a subject matter expert in the area of welding processes, applications and the economics of welding. As a specialist you will work with programs, equipment and supplies to increase customer efficiency and optimize their performance by performing the following.

Requirements

Associate Degree Welding (AAS), Military Weld training acceptable or Bachelor’s degree (Engineering) from a four-year college or university is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current certified welding certification with OSHA 10 or 30 hour card.
Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in the Welding Industry and three years sales experience in relevant field or industry.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to apply mathematical formulas that quantify the costs associated with the processes so analysis and comparisons may be created.
Ability to be a team player with positive attitude towards other associates, customers and work environment.
Must be self-motivated, success oriented, mechanically, technically and detail oriented.
Ability to be flexible and able to “shift gears” in the face of interrupted schedules, canceled appointments and unfulfilled promises.
Must be proficient with computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
Builds relationships with existing local and national customers on the sale of large capital welding processes and applications.
Increase sales and margin profit through Efficiency Analysis and Engineered Cost Reduction programs.
Responds to customer inquiries to provide product and application training.
Researches any customer concerns or complaints.
Use Airgas Sales tools (Efficiency Analysis, Weld surveys, Unlocking the Hidden Costs of Welding) to gain and retain business.
Provides information and training on Airgas Shielding Gasses and weld products to customers.
Provides information on Flexible, Fixed Automation applications and CNC cutting systems.
All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.