R10015289 Repair Technician - Longwood, FL (Open) Longwood, FL - Retail shop Under the general supervision of the Branch Manager, this position is responsible to apply knowledge of machine repair and industrial electrics in a safe and efficient manner to rebuild, repair and maintain welding equipment while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies and requirements including, but not limited to OSHA, FDA, DOT, ISO and Airgas regulations, policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates and aligns with Airgas Safety Pledge and 12 Life Saving Rules.
• Exemplifies, promotes and develops safe work behaviors.
• Ensures all applicable regulatory (OSHA, FDA, DOT, EPA) requirements are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location deadlines.
• Maintains compliance with all Specialty, Medical and Food Gas Standard Operating Procedures, SMS and ISO requirements and any and all associated paperwork.

• Pulls assigned equipment for repair from inventory using appropriate equipment.
• Performs inspection of machine and observes operation to detect cause of malfunction.
• Disassembles machine, using hand tools.
• Selects replacement parts lists and catalogs, or repairs parts, such as motor drive controls, motors, belts, transformers, bushings, bearings, and gears.
• May solder loose connections.
• May rewires electrical circuits.
• Reassemble machine, using hand tools, welding and brazing equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Sets up and starts repaired machine to verify operation.
• Responds to customer calls in a professional and efficient manner.
• Performs related duties as required.

• May operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment as required.
• Assist with inventory, housekeeping and demonstrations as required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability as a highly motivated individual who performs exceptionally well in a Customer Service/Product Delivery capacity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, self-starter, self-motivated, sense of urgency, personable, well organized, ability to achieve goals, ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety data sheets.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to analyze a customer’s situation and help resolve customer problem as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED); technical certification preferred.
• 2 years of experience in electrical repair/testing experience preferred.
• 2 years of industry experience and training preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanics and electricity.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Working knowledge of welding products.
• Forklift certified or ability to obtain.

• SAP knowledge and experience a plus.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in the use of the company’s computer operating system (SAP).
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other day to day computer software programs.

• Minimal outside of daily driving requirements (0 – 10%)

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and safety data sheets using the English language.
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain.