Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job Summary: A Welding Repair Service Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical and control functionality of welding equipment, cutting systems, and subassemblies. Essential duties also include ensuring equipment functions according to specifications and determining the cause of the equipment’s failures.

Accountabilities:

Conduct a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests to identify the problem.

Service welding equipment as needed to meet OEM specifications.

Read test schedules, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedures and equipment to be used.

Test functional performance of systems, sub-assemblies, and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature change, vibration, pressure, and humidity.

Prepare parts orders and maintain stock of repair parts for the repair facility.

Calibrate and certify test instruments, welding power sources, and/or miscellaneous equipment according to specifications.

Connect units to be tested to test equipment.

Read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.

Compare results with specifications and record test data.

Analyze test results on defective units to determine the cause of failure.

Replace defective wiring and components or record defects on a tag attached to the unit and return the unit to the manufacturer for repair.

Devise test equipment setup to evaluate the performance and operation of nonstandard or customer-returned units.

Generate repair invoices through customer service.

Direct customers through the troubleshooting process via phone, email, and on the shop floor.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

One-year certificate from college or technical school; three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.

General understanding of electronics, electrical controls, circuitry, electro-mechanical, and mechanics.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting customer demand.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Motivated and high energy to self-manage, with an entrepreneurial spirit to grow the repair business.

Will be required to attend industry-specific service and repair schools/seminars as required.

Physical Requirements:

Working indoors and outdoors.

Must be able to move compressed gas/liquid cylinders, equipment, and parts; lift 50-75 pounds frequently.

Performing work during prolonged periods of standing (up to eight hours) is necessary.