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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Onsite
Location:
Milwaukee, WI - Retail shopElk Grove Village, IL - Retail shopAt Airgas, we aren't just looking for a technician; we are looking for a contributor to process innovation. As an Operations & Welding Process Specialist, you act as a Subject Matter Specialist who aligns high-level welding engineering with operational excellence.
You will visit our internal field plants and external client sites to evaluate existing welding processes. Your primary focus is to look through an "operational lens" to identify bottlenecks, suggest safer techniques, and propose advanced technologies that enhance efficiency and safety. This is an advanced technical support and sales role designed to streamline the partnership process by providing compelling technical value and evidence-based solutions.
Required Qualifications:
Reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
Evaluate customer welding/cutting practices and conduct "Weld Surveys" and "Efficiency Analyses" to recommend meaningful improvements.
Advance the Airgas Advanced Fabrication Sales Methodology to contribute to the growth of capital equipment, robotics, and automation solutions.
Provide knowledgeable support and sharing of expertise on CNC cutting systems, robotic welding systems, and plasma/laser integration
Act as a mentor to the wider Welding Specialist team; provide onsite product and application training for customers to help upskill their workforce and foster development.
Coordinate the installation and servicing of fixed and robotic automation projects, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.
Collect and report on market trends, industry activities, and customer needs to keep Airgas as a trusted reference and leader in the industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
Welding Engineering Degree is a valuable asset. However, we also highly value diverse technical backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you have Military Welding training, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent years of formalized welding experience.
Exposure to technical sales or a consultative background is welcomed.
4+ years of experience within the welding or industrial industry, or a similar background where you have developed a deep understanding of the field.
Preferred Education and Certifications
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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.
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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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