Welding Instructor (Welding & Cutting Specialist)

Airgas; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas supplier is seeking a Welding Instructor to provide support in welding automation and training. This role involves evaluating customers' processes and coordinating installations. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience in welding. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. The position is full-time with a mid-senior level seniority, located in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in the welding industry preferred.
• Knowledge of welding processes required.

Responsibilities

• Support sales associates to facilitate sales of automation projects.
• Evaluate and train customers in welding and cutting processes.
• Coordinate installation and service for automation projects.

Skills

Excellent telephone and communication skills

Detail oriented with strong customer focus

Ability to read and interpret technical documents

Strong organizational skills

Basic mathematical concepts proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

MS Office programs

CNC and robotics controls

Job description

Welding Instructor (Welding & Cutting Specialist)

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

JOB SUMMARY:

The Welding Automation Specialist is a resource for Sales Associates to assist in gaining and retaining core business for the region through cost savings engineering; shielding gas selection for welding process; weld training; product demonstrations; technical information; and automation selection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide branch and sales associate support to facilitate sales of robotic, plasma, laser, and fixed automation projects.
• Coordinate and participate in installation and service for robotic, plasma, laser, and fixed automation projects.
• Evaluate customer's welding and cutting processes and provide needed training for improvement.
• Provide customers with the engineering, technical support, training, and service for all your robotics and automation needs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Willingness to travel about 25-30% of the time.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in the welding industry, preferred; and knowledge of welding processes.
• Working knowledge of CNC, robotics controls and tooling, positioning equipment, laser cutting and welding, shielding gas and filler metals, and plasma applications.
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office programs, especially Word and Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, top management or public groups and prepare effective sales proposals.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Good organizational skills with ability to follow through until completion.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be detail oriented with strong customer focus.
• Must be able to touch type using a standard computer keyboard.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Able to talk, hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Training

Industries

Oil and Gas