Technician - Level 1

R Technician - Level 1 (Open)

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Ste-Julie, QC (RDA) (I) - Welding equipment rentalHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?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.Air Liquide is Hiring for a Technician - Level 1

● This position will be locations at our St-Julie facilities

Recruiter

● Manon Belanger / /

Job Description Summary:   Under the direction of the branch manager, the incumbent repairs, reconditions, and maintains motor-driven welding equipment and generators, and ensures that the work environment is safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment by complying with Airgas/Red-D-Arc health and safety guidelines.

• Repair and refurbish all electric drives and motors.

• Assemble electric, diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental.  Test and calibrate machines to ensure they are functional for rental or sale.

• Repaint parts, touch up paint, and apply decals to welders to maintain overall appearance.

• Replace defective parts and perform necessary preventive maintenance.

• Order parts needed to perform repairs.

• Inspects returned equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly and/or has not been damaged by the customer.

• Uses a forklift, pallet jack, or other necessary equipment to store the required parts in the workshop.

• Ensures that the work environment is always clean and organized.

• Prepares and completes documentation for all machine repairs.

• Occasionally, provides after-sales service for equipment and customers off-site.

• Maintains communication with all branch staff.

• Occasionally advises customers on the equipment best suited to their projects.

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Required Qualifications

• Education:  Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of study at a technical college or equivalent is an asset.

• Experience:  2 to 3 years of related technical experience.

• Working knowledge of power generation and welding equipment, applications, and welding equipment is an asset.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and work independently with little supervision.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

• Ability to make critical decisions while adhering to company procedures.

• Ability to proactively address or find solutions to work-related issues.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. 

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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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.

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