Weld Automation Technician

Airgas • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Red-D-Arc an Airgas Company is Hiring a Weld Automation Technician in Houston, TX 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. We are Looking for you! Recruiter: Tina Kratochwill [e-mail] Reporting to and collaborating with the Robotics & Automation Operations Manager, the incumbent contributes to service excellence on the BotX Cobotic welder, weld automation equipment, and other specialty products. This includes installation, preventative maintenance, onsite troubleshooting, component repair, and system integration & upgrades, all while upholding a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Ideally, you bring 3+ years of related technical experience.
• Familiarity with welding, automation equipment, and industrial processes is highly valued.
• Exposure to solid-state motor controls is a welcomed asset.
• A valid Driver’s License is required for this role.
• Candidates should be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Action Orientation: Taking on new opportunities and complex opportunities with a sense of purpose and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Cultural Competency: Caring about customers and co-workers. Creating effective, collaborative value by understanding the needs of others and fostering a positive environment.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and operating with a customer-centric mindset.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and areas for growth.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with a diverse group of people.
• Problem Solving: Being proactive and taking responsibility to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining a commitment to the team's success.
• Safety & Personal Ownership: Protecting your own health and safety as well as that of others. Reporting unsafe situations and fostering a shared commitment to safety standards and guidelines.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Tech Savvy: Keeping up to date on technological developments and making effective use of technology to achieve results.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-directed while remaining an active part of the team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to make informed and timely decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to be proactive and find creative solutions for work-related tasks.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds.
• Communicates with clarity in one-on-one settings, group situations, and via telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear and professional documents.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a one-year Technical College is preferred; we also welcome equivalent experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Provides service for all types of automation & specialty products, including the BotX Cobotic welding system, weld automation, induction heating, orbital welding & end prep equipment, and dry ice blasting machines.
• Collaborates to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical related issues within the systems.
• Supports the testing, calibration, and operation of machines according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Facilitates the completion of service documentation in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Supports the accurate and timely completion of all rental/sale order and shipping documentation.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment by promoting health and safety guidelines both at RDA and customer facilities.
• Occasionally provides equipment service and customer support off-site.
• Opportunity to attend a minimum of 2 weeks of company-paid training per year focused on growing your technical expertise and ability to serve our customer base.
• Works closely with customers as a key liaison to cultivate trust and provide excellent solutions for the customer and RDA.
• Assists with quarterly fixed asset and parts inventories through a team-oriented approach.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED