Welder Repair Technician

R10090917 Welder Repair Technician (Open)

Location:

Langley, BC (RDA) (I) - Welding equipment rental

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the incumbent repairs, refurbishes, and maintains engine driven welding equipment and generators and ensures a safe working environment.

Red-D-Arc is a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide company, and a leading provider of welding equipment rentals in North America. Red-D-Arc rents, leases and sells welders, welding automation equipment and other welding-related and specialty products, including power generators as well as equipment for heat treating and dry ice blasting.

Recruiter:  Deepika Chawla / deepika.chawla@airliquide.com

Pay rate- $30 / hour

Location - 11476 Kingston St Maple Ridge BC  V2X 0Y5

Essential Functions

• Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Repairs and refurbishes all Electric and 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.
• Repaints parts, touches up paint, and puts decals on welders to maintain general appearance.
• Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
• Orders parts as required in order to complete repairs.
• 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.
• Prepares and completes paperwork for all machine repairs.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties.

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Are you a MATCH?

Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma. Post secondary education equivalent to a one year technical college or equivalent is an asset.

Experience

• 0-1 years of related technical experience.
• Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment is an asset.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to act proactively or find a solution with work-related problems.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents.

Major Activities

• Technician 1 Activities
• Electric Welding Equipment
• Use load bank
• Complete Setups (Stick, MIG, TIG)
• Wire Feeder Systems
• Set up system for different wire sizes    
• Test feeder    
• Prepare MIG gun    
• Test Flow Regulator and gas hoses
• Plasma Cutting    
• Set up for use with electrical wall power, torch parts and cutting capabilities  
• Set up for use with diesel welder/generator system
• Engine Drives
• Test equipment using load bank    
• Set up stick, MIG and TIG welding

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Benefits

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 (AD&D) 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.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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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.

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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 services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.