Welding Process Specialist

R Welding Process Specialist (Open)

Location: Longview, TX - Retail shop

• Responsible for growing profitable sales of welding processes and welding applications to both new and existing small and large customers and prospects.
• Works to develop in-depth technical knowledge to become proficient at matching customer needs with the appropriate Airgas products and services, to address customer inquiries, and to provide customer service.
• Develops an understanding and ability to utilize the Airgas sales tools (efficiency analysis, welding surveys, scope of work) to promote sales and margin profitability.
• Travels to customer sites to gain an understanding of the customer's current welding processes and help in determination of what Airgas welding solutions would further benefit the customer.
• Provides to customers sales knowledge and marketing literature to promote the Airgas Shielding Gases, welding products and services.
• Upgrades selling skills and technical/product knowledge becoming well‑versed in flexible and fixed automation applications and CNC cutting systems.
• Operates in a safe manner at all times and is a proactive advocate of safety promoting safety by example and aggressively promoting safety with other associates and customers.
• Special projects and other duties as required.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• Welding Engineering Degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of welding processes and applications.
• Demonstrated relationship management & consultative aptitude with the ability to problem‑solve and devise technical solutions for the customer.
• Ability to build effective relationships with all levels and roles both within Airgas and outside the organization. Knowledge of the principles of TQM, Lean and/or Six Sigma.
• Strong mathematical, problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to apply to customer sales analysis and cost comparisons.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a cross‑functional team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to achieve results. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented with excellent organizational and time‑management skills to include the ability to multi‑task and be flexible.
• PC skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• Membership within the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society for Materials (ASM), American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), American Society for Quality (ASQ), American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and/or Society for Mechanical Engineering (SME) highly desirable.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

• Welding Engineering Degree strongly preferred. In lieu of Welding Engineering degree, may accept Military Welding training, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or additional years of formalized welding training/experience in lieu of formal education.
• Prior technical sales experience preferred.
• Four years of prior welding industry experience preferred.

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, short‑term and long‑term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full‑time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k 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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