Welding Process Specialist

R Welding Process Specialist (Open)

Location:

Longview, TX – Retail shop

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world.

• Grow profitable sales of welding processes and welding applications to new and existing customers.
• Develop in-depth technical knowledge to match customer needs with appropriate Airgas products and services.
• Utilize Airgas sales tools (efficiency analysis, welding surveys, scope of work) to promote sales and margin profitability.
• Travel to customer sites to assess current welding processes and recommend Airgas solutions.
• Provide customers with sales knowledge and marketing literature on Airgas Shielding Gases, welding products and services.
• Improve selling skills and technical/product knowledge, becoming well‑versed in flexible and fixed automation applications and CNC cutting systems.
• Operate safely at all times and proactively promote safety by example.
• Perform special projects and other duties as required.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• Welding Engineering degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes and applications.
• Relationship management and consultative aptitude with problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels and roles.
• Knowledge of TQM, Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Strong mathematical, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication; active listening.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented with excellent organization and time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

• Welding Engineering degree or equivalent military welding training, bachelor’s engineering degree, or additional years of formal welding training/experience.
• Prior technical sales experience preferred.
• Four years of prior welding industry experience.

We care about and support our Airgas families. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, employee assistance program, pre‑tax commuter benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees. Eligible employees also receive a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, discounted tuition for dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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 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, please contact us by email at us-ac

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, hardgoods and related products, as well as safety products, ammonia products and process chemicals. With over 18,000 associates, we foster a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.