R10101976 Automation Technician (Open)

Location:

Tucson, AZ - Evans - Filling industrialPhoenix, AZ - University - Retail shop

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Job Description Summary
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for an Automation Technician in Tucson, AZ!

We are looking for you!

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Automation Technician associate performs service work on plasma, oxy/fuel cutting systems, and robots. This position is also responsible for installation, preventative maintenance, onsite troubleshooting and service, and component repair. Performs component upgrades while ensuring a safe working environment.

• Committed to safety and following company policies including the use of personal protective equipment.

• Collaborates to troubleshoot cutting systems, components and robots.

• Services components at customer sites on hard automation with mechanical and electrical issues.

• Ideally brings a strong understanding of Welding Processes and Applications, Automation Motion devices, cutting systems, robotics software and controllers in order to collaboratively discuss and address issues, provide training, and navigate and solve complex technical challenges.

• Helps maintain quality standards by testing, calibrating, and running machines according to manufacturer’s specifications.

• Supports team clarity by completing service documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment by ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed both at Airgas and customer facilities.

• Responsible for attending two weeks of company paid training per year focused on advancing the technician's ability to serve our customer base.

• Works closely with customers as a trusted partner to foster strong relationships and deliver shared success for the customer and RDA.

• Maintains accurate and timely expense reporting.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Must have minimum of three years of Advanced Automation service experience or two years of mechanical repair experience and completion of Airgas Automation Technician Apprenticeship program. Established track record or completion of the Airgas Apprenticeship program may possibly supersede educational requirements

• Must have a broad knowledge of the welding, cutting and fabrication processes common to the Airgas customer base including but not limited to: Manual, semi-automated and automated welding processes.

• Ability to read, write and interpret electrical schematics. Knowledge of welding and power equipment from many different suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with Associate Degree Industrial Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Technical School preferred.
• Must be able to apply mathematical formulas that quantify the costs associated with the processes so analysis and comparisons may be created.
• Ability to be a team player with positive attitude towards other associates, customers and work environment.
• Must be self-motivated, success oriented, mechanically, technically and detail oriented.
• Ability to be flexible and able to “shift gears” in the face of interrupted schedules, canceled appointments and unfulfilled promises.
• Must be proficient with computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

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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 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

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-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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