Weld Process Specialist

Airgas; Brewton (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Weld Process Specialist in Brewton, AL to work with an Advanced Fabrication Specialist and drive welding process solutions. You will gain hands-on experience with Airgas Welding Processes, matching customer needs with products and services while traveling to customer sites.

The role requires 4–5 years in welding, an AWS Welding Sales certification, and a relevant welding degree; strong cost-analysis and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years in welding industry.
• AWS Certified Welding Sales Representative (CWSR).
• AAS Welding or Military Weld training or Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Lean, TQM, or Six Sigma background.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; cost analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Sell Airgas welding processes and solutions to customers.
• Travel to customer sites with Advanced Fabrication Specialist (50–60% overnight).
• Develop cost-saving proposals using Efficiency Analysis and Engineered Cost Reduction.
• Present to business owners and decision makers to win Purchase Sales Agreements.
• Promote safety and provide technical support on welding applications.

Skills

Sales experience

4-5 years welding

AWS Welding Sales Rep

Welding education (AAS/Engineering)

Lean/TQM/Six Sigma

Cost analysis / math

Excellent communication

MS Office

Education

AAS Welding / Military Weld training or Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

## Weld Process SpecialistApply: Brewton, AL - Retail shop: Full time: Posted Today: R10100700R10100700 Weld Process Specialist (Open)Location:Brewton, AL - Retail shop## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?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.# At Airgas, we **RESPECT**, **HONOR** and **VALUE** diversity.# **Airgas is Hiring for a Weld Process Specialist in Brewton, AL!**# **We are looking for you!*** **Comprehensive Family Benefits:** Airgas offers a **full benefits package** designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* **Support for Parents:** We offer a 14-week paid child birth **benefit** to support growing families.* **Future Security:** 401(k) Retirement Plan with **company match**, Tuition Assistance, **Paid** holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* **Early Access:** Your **benefits** start after just **30 days** of employment.As a **Welding Process Specialist**, you will **w****ork** closely with an Advanced Fabrication Specialist to **gain** experience using the **Airgas** Advanced Fabrication Sales Methodology including, The Efficiency Analysis, UHCW, and Engineered Cost Reductions.* Sale of **Airgas Welding Processes** and **Welding Applications**.* Develop **in-depth** knowledge of Airgas Welding Processes and Applications to match **customer** needs with appropriate **products** and **services**.* **Work** on small to midsize Airgas accounts under the **guidance** of the Advanced Fabrication Specialist (AFS) to **gain** or **retain** business and experience.* Travel to **customer** sites with an AFS to **understand** the **customer’s** current welding processes and Airgas solutions.* Develop an **understanding** of how to **increase** sales and margin profit through **The Efficiency Analysis**, **Engineered Cost Reduction**, and UHCW seminar and 3.5 day class.* **Provide** information on Airgas/ARCAL Shielding Gases, weld products, and **services** to customers.* **Learn** about flexible and fixed automation applications and CNC cutting systems. Be able to **explain** them to customers.* **Develop** an **understanding** of the types of **customer inquiries** and how to satisfactorily **resolve** customer complaints.* Operate in a **safe** manner and promote safety with associates and customers.* **Must** be **willing** and **able** to travel overnight 50% - 60%.* Leverage **manufacturing** knowledge and technical expertise to win **competitive** business.* **Conduct** executive presentations to business owners and decision makers to **WIN** Purchase Sales Agreements.* **Strategize** with Account Managers, New Business Development, District Managers, and Area Vice President to **WIN** new business.* **Conduct** Welding Efficiency Analysis and produce reports showing cost savings opportunities for competitive accounts.* Guide **customers** through cost savings projects and show realized cost reductions.* **Utilize** problem solving skills and technical expertise to satisfy customers.* **Identify** leads and opportunities for capturing business and growth.* **Work** with the Advanced Manufacturing team to **ensure** methods, approach and applications are the best for the customer’s application.## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Required Qualifications:*** Previous **sales** experience required.* **Minimum** 4 - 5 years in the welding industry.* AWS Certified Welding Sales Representative (CWSR).* Associate Degree Welding (AAS), Military Weld training, or Bachelor's degree (Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience.* **Established** track record as a producer may supersede educational requirements.* TQM, Lean, or Six Sigma background.* **Strong interest** in welding processes and applications.* Basic knowledge and understanding of welding.* **Self-motivated** and results/action oriented.* **Good** presentation and communication skills.* **Ability** to apply mathematical formulas for cost analysis.* **Team player** with a positive attitude.* **Self-motivated**, success-oriented, mechanically, technically, and detail-oriented.* Ability to be **flexible** and **adaptable**.* **Proficient** with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.* **Ability** to read and interpret various documents.* **Ability** to write reports and correspondence.* Ability to **speak effectively** before groups.* **Basic** math skills.* Ability to **solve** practical problems.* **Ability** to interpret instructions.* Must **pass** AWS Certified Welding Sales Rep exam.* Membership in **relevant** organizations (AWS, ASM, ASNT, ASQ, ASME, SME) desirable.* **Valid** driver's license.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Technical **sales** preferred.* A history of **advancing sales growth** and achieving consistent year-over-year progress.* **Experience in sales team management** with a focus on sustainable growth.* **A natural ability to prioritize and multitask** effectively.* **SAP** experience preferred.* Basic **knowledge** and **understanding** of welding.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**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 [e-mail].