Welder Repair Technician

Welder Repair Technician

Location:

Hutchinson, KS
- Retail shop

• Performs skilled welding and repair work on cylinders, trailers, and other equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation within Airgas USA, LLC.
• Performs various welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) to repair and fabricate metal components on industrial gas cylinders, tube trailers, cryogenic tanks, and other company assets.
• Travels to customer sites to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs and/or perform routine maintenance and NIST traceable calibration on all types of Airgas equipment and products.
• Will travel up to 75% of the time with some overnight stays as needed.
• Conducts visual inspections and pressure tests on repaired equipment to ensure compliance with company standards, DOT regulations, and industry codes.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses issues with equipment, determining the most effective repair methods.
• Performs preventative maintenance on welding equipment and related tools.
• Maintains accurate records of all repairs, maintenance performed, and materials used.
• Adheres to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE and following lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborates with other technicians and supervisors to optimize repair processes and minimize downtime.
• Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed.
• May assist with general facility maintenance and upkeep.

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of electrical and/or electronic experience or training or equivalent.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and no visa sponsorship required.
• Good computer skills and attention to detail.
• Valid state driver's license with a good driving record.
• Complete and maintain all Vendor/Manufacturer Warranty Training.
• Complete all assigned career development training and passes all qualifying assessments within 60 days of assignment.
• Ability to participate and maintain customers' safety credentials to access assigned sites.
• Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer-generated documents.
• Ability to occasionally move more than 125 pounds with material handling equipment. Must be able to work inside and outside in temperatures ranging from 10 to 110°F.
• Must be able to travel 75% with overnight stays as needed.

• Prior calibration experience.
• Prior welding machine and equipment repair experience.

• Comprehensive Family Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access:
  Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday
  - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Additional benefits include 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, funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.

Eligible employees also receive a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas 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