Electro​/Mechanical Technician

R Electro/Mechanical Technician (Open)

Location: Cheshire, CT (ATS) - Management

Associate operates in on‑site and on‑call capacities as per the production and field support demand of the Devices and Systems departments. Duties include building, installing and repairing equipment, and training end users on how to maintain gas systems for Airgas and its customers nationwide. Performs quality control of equipment to ensure performance rates and compliance with established specifications. Possesses knowledge and ability across mechanical, electrical and IT fields as applicable to various gas systems and devices.

This high‑level technician must also be able to effectively communicate the purpose and value of these Airgas systems with a variety of clientele. Possesses knowledge to provide technical support to end users. Works under moderate supervision.

• Technical ability to assemble, repair, and maintain all Airgas systems
• Electrical/Mechanical expertise in installing, maintaining, testing and troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to differentiate and resolve equipment, electrical mechanical and IT related issues providing root causes and mitigation actions
• Liaison with Production, Management, Engineering, IT and safety personnel at all sites
• Ability to efficiently plan and execute all service requirements in the field while implementing new installs nationwide
• PCB Testing
• Provide technical service support via phone and email
• Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies, or systems
• Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment
• Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle product and service
• Pack and process orders for shipments
• Inventory management
• Other job duties as may be assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate Degree in a technical field a plus)
• Experience with Google suite (Docs, Sheets)
• Able to save and maintain electronic files
• Advanced computer skills (IP network connectivity)
• Network skills (basic router setup)
• A+ or MCSE a plus
• Up to 40% travel required

We care about and support our Airgas families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays and paid holidays for full‑time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Your differences enhance our performance. 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 welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the company’s written affirmative action plan or policy statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-ac

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