Weld Process Specialist

United States, Washington, Spokane Valley

R Weld Process Specialist (Open)

Location:

Spokane Valley, WA - Retail shop Pasco, WA - 1016 N. Oregon Ave - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, 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.

The Welding Process Specialist is responsible for outside sales of large capital welding products and services. This position is a subject matter expert in the area of welding processes, applications, and the economics of welding. As a specialist you will work with programs, equipment, and supplies to increase customer efficiency and optimize their performance by performing the following.

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Builds relationships with existing local and national customers on the sale of large capital welding processes and applications.
• Increase sales and margin profit through Efficiency Analysis and Engineered Cost Reduction programs.
• Responds to customer inquiries to provide product and application training.
• Research any customer concerns or complaints.
• Uses Airgas Sales tools (Efficiency Analysis, Weld surveys, Unlocking the Hidden Costs of Welding) to gain and retain business.
• Provides information and training on Airgas Shielding Gasses and weld products to customers.
• Provides information on Flexible, Fixed Automation applications and CNC cutting systems.
• Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow – core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Pay: $89k - $102k – additionally, Weld Process Specialist Bonus Plan

Recruiter: Alessandra Manrique – aless

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Associate Degree in Welding (AAS), Military Weld training acceptable or Bachelor's degree (Engineering) from a four‑year college or university is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current certified welding certification with OSHA 10 or 30 hour card.

• Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in the Welding Industry and three years sales experience in relevant fields or industry.

• 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 a 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.

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 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program…