Weld Automation Technician

Airgas • Houston, TX

17h

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! 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.
• A valid Driver’s License is required for this role.
• Candidates should be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to solid-state motor controls is a welcomed asset.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees