Welding Repair Technician

Airgas • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Welding Repair Technician in Nashville, TN! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. We are looking for you! The Welding Repair Technician will assist in the rehabilitation and repair of Liquid Cylinder tanks (both industrial and beverage) at the company’s Whites Creek facility. The technician will be responsible for performing regularly scheduled repairs, rehab and upgrades of Liquid Cylinders. Prepare rehabbed liquid cylinders for shipping via pallet or alone. Properly receive and inspect liquid cylinders for repair. Properly remove old stickers and signage, complete Normal Evaporative Rate, (NER), testing. Polish refurbished tanks, properly install new decal, signage and prepare for shipping. Be able to understand and follow procedures from company LCR rehab manuals and other instruction. In this position the technician will also repair and maintain liquid cylinders. Some warehouse, forklift and inventory tasks will be associated with this position. Candidate must be detail oriented and thorough and have and an ability to learn and to properly handle both liquid and high pressure gas cylinders. Must be able to pass written and oral test on LCR procedures and federal handling of hazardous materials, (HHM), regulations, following training. Comply with all Company and industry safety policies and procedures. Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Must be able to work some occasional overtime, if necessary. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds. Must be able to work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures. Ability to use hand tools (electrical and manual) in a safe manner. Must be able to operate a forklift and able to maintain appropriate certifications. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, safety instructions, technical procedures or governmental regulations (MSDS). Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Learn “ Great Customer Service “ Techniques. Service, inspect, use, and maintain shop tools/equipment in clean good working condition and accordance with manufacturers recommended procedures. Identify and communicate problems to supervisors for timely repair response. Maintain inventory of parts that are required to perform service. Inspection and basic maintenance of all equipment associated with the basic function of this position. Submit completed inspection reports to manager in timely manner to facilitate customer billing. Must attend company safety meetings. Ensure proper and full time use of Personal Protective Equipment. Ensure any accident or injury is reported promptly to manager. Must have strong math skills; ability to calculate figures and units of measure. Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with both internal and external customers in a professional manner. Takes initiative to problem solve and troubleshoot with results. Possess a commitment to safety. Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace. Other duties are as assigned. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment. Assist LCR team in other LCR rehab stations. General office/facility housekeeping.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Must have basic computer skills or willing to take classes to learn those skills
• Able to understand piping and tank detail from manuals and mechanical drawings
• Must have strong math skills; ability to calculate figures and units of measure
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with both internal and external customers in a professional manner
• Takes initiative to problem solve and troubleshoot with results
• Possess a commitment to safety
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace
• Pre-employment and random drug testing, physical and background screen applies
• Ability to work some occasional overtime, if necessary

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cryogenic gases and systems, high pressure piping/tubing work a plus
• Experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry with hands on welding/brazing skill a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the rehabilitation and repair of Liquid Cylinder tanks (both industrial and beverage)
• Perform regularly scheduled repairs, rehab and upgrades of Liquid Cylinders
• Prepare rehabbed liquid cylinders for shipping via pallet or alone
• Properly receive and inspect liquid cylinders for repair
• Properly remove old stickers and signage, complete Normal Evaporative Rate, (NER), testing
• Polish refurbished tanks, properly install new decal, signage and prepare for shipping
• Understand and follow procedures from company LCR rehab manuals and other instruction
• Repair and maintain liquid cylinders
• Warehouse, forklift and inventory tasks
• Pass written and oral test on LCR procedures and federal handling of hazardous materials, (HHM), regulations, following training
• Comply with all Company and industry safety policies and procedures
• Work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
• Work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
• Work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures
• Use hand tools (electrical and manual) in a safe manner
• Operate a forklift and able to maintain appropriate certifications
• Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, safety instructions, technical procedures or governmental regulations (MSDS)
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance
• Learn “ Great Customer Service “ Techniques
• Service, inspect, use, and maintain shop tools/equipment in clean good working condition and accordance with manufacturers recommended procedures
• Identify and communicate problems to supervisors for timely repair response
• Maintain inventory of parts that are required to perform service
• Inspection and basic maintenance of all equipment associated with the basic function of this position
• Submit completed inspection reports to manager in timely manner to facilitate customer billing
• Attend company safety meetings
• Ensure proper and full time use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Ensure any accident or injury is reported promptly to manager
• Assist LCR team in other LCR rehab stations
• General office/facility housekeeping

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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