Diesel Engine Technician

R Diesel Engine Technician (Open)

Location:

Grimsby, ON (RDA) (I) - Welding equipment rental

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the incumbent repairs, refurbishes, and maintains engine driven welding equipment, electrical welding equipment and generators and ensures a safe working environment.
* Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
* Repairs and refurbishes all Electric and Diesel Engine Drives.
* Assembles electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental.  Tests and calibrates machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
* Touches up paint, and replaces worn and missing decals on welders to maintain general appearance.
* Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
* Identifies proper parts and their numbers needed for repairs, orders parts as required to complete those repairs through the Parts Coordinator or Branch Coordinator.
* Inspects returned equipment for proper operation and/or damage by the customer.
* Operates a forklift, pallet jack or other necessary equipment to stock required parts in the shop.
* Ensures a clean and organized work environment at all times.
* Properly documents all repairs and maintenance.
* Occasionally required to service equipment and customers off-site.
* Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
* Occasionally advises customers regarding best equipment for their projects.
* Performs field work as needed.
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* 2-4 years of related technical experience, working knowledge of
** Diesel Engines**, power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment is an asset.
* High School Diploma or GED
* Post secondary education equivalent to a one year Technical College or equivalent is an asset.
* Ability to act proactively or provide a solution with work-related problems.
* Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
* Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
* Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Must have a Valid Driver License                         
** Benefits
* * We care about and support all Airgas associates. 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.

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

** 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 their 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.

** About Airgas
** 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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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…