Shop Laborer

Overview

R Shop Laborer (Open)

Location:

Charlotte, NC - N. Graham St - Welding equipment rental

Red-D-Arc, an Airgas Company, is Hiring a Shop Helper at our Charlotte NC Branch.

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the incumbent will service and maintain equipment, ensure a clean working environment and assist other technicians in the shop as needed. Equipment includes gas/diesel welders and generators, electrical inverter and transformer based machines, plasma cutters, and electrical/mechanical positioning equipment.

• Maintains a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
• Test and calibrate machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
• Repaint parts, touch up paint, and put decals on welders to keep up the general appearance.
• Replace defective parts and do any preventative maintenance required.
• Get parts as required in order to complete repairs.
• Inspect returned equipment for proper operation and/or damage by the customer.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack or other necessary equipment to move machines and equipment in the shop.
• Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
• Performs other related operational/shop duties as required.

• Leadership:
  Must be able to guide and mentor associates. Must be able to delegate and follow-up effectively.
• Relationship Building:
  Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Decision Making:
  Must be able to work independently while making decisions based on company policies and objectives.
• Problem Solving:
  Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.

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-ac