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Airgas

Welding & Cutting Specialist

Airgas, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834

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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.