Job Details

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Welding & Cutting Specialist

Location: Candidate can be located in the Greenville, NC, Goldsboro, NC, Richmond, VA & Raleigh, NC area.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

JOB SUMMARY:

The Welding Automation Specialist is a resource for Sales Associates to assist in gaining and retaining core business for the region through cost savings engineering; shielding gas selection for welding process; weld training; product demonstrations; technical information; and automation selection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide branch and sales associate support to facilitate sales of robotic, plasma, laser, and fixed automation projects.
• Coordinate and participate in installation and service robotic, plasma, laser, and fixed automation projects.
• Evaluate customer's welding and cutting processes and provide needed training for improvement.
• Provide customers with the engineering, technical support, training, and service for all your robotics and automation needs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willingness travel about 25-30% of the time
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• CWI Certification a Plus!

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Experience in the welding industry, preferred; and knowledge of welding processes
• Working knowledge of CNC, robotics controls and tooling, positioning equipment, laser cutting and welding, shielding gas and filler metals, and plasma applications
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office programs, especially Word and Excel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Excellent telephone and communication skills.

- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

- Ability to effectively present information to customer, top management or public groups and prepare effective sales proposals.

- Ability to set priorities and work independently to meet deadlines.

- Good organizational skills with ability to follow through until completion.

- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

- Must be detail oriented with strong customer focus

- Must be able to touch type using standard computer keyboard

- Must be able to work overtime as required.

- Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and background.

- Able to talk, hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

- Must be able to operate in a drug-free work place.