The Welder Repair & Service Technicians primary function is to provide technical service, support and expertise for metalworking equipment for existing and potential Arc3 customers and Arc3s salesforce.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the welding and metalworking equipment Arc3 sells, how the equipment functions, how to troubleshoot and effectively repair it, and how Arc3s customers use the equipment so you can optimize that usage and earn trusted expert status.
• Utilize strong product knowledge, technical, sales, and self-management skills to deliver exceptional value and a superior customer experience.
• Help Arc3s customers generally improve their business operations by ensuring that their equipment is performing at optimal levels.
• Continuously diagnose customer needs and expectations (i.e., product orders, potential sales, service issues, technical support needs) and share that vital information with appropriate Arc3 personnel.
• Act with integrity and a sense of urgency, being reliable and persistent, and building long-term customer relationships.
• Step in and perform any job to ensure uninterrupted, exceptional customer service, including assisting customers in the branch, as needed.
• Always maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Maximize product knowledge and remain aware of industry trends.
• Optimize repair and maintenance skills through continuous training as determined by you and your supervisor, including training at equipment manufacturer sites.
• Maintain CST (Certified Service Technician) status through ongoing training with the major brands Arc3 represents after one year hands on training and supervision from current Arc3 staff.
• Travel to designated branches weekly and make customer service calls as scheduled.
• Be proficient at working with various tools and instruments including laptop interfaces, smart phone interfaces, voltage/multimeters, etc.
• Always strictly follow Arc3s and its customers safety policies and procedures, including OSHAs Lockout/Tagout procedures, and never risk your own or others safety.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and/or service Arc3-owned welding equipment, ironworkers, saws, cutting machines, etc.
• Assist branches in assembling, installing, and delivering welding and metalworking equipment as needed.
• Maintain and clean your service shop regularly.
• Participate in inventory counts as needed.
• On occasion, serve as back-up driver for inter-store needs.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance for Arc3 fleet.
• Maintain all company required paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical education preferred. Examples include welding engineering technician degrees, or other related engineering degrees, electronics or electrical degrees.
• Certified Service Technician certified preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical, electrical, or electronics experience required.
• Reading and understanding wiring diagrams and electrical schematics preferred.
• Experience repairing pneumatic or hydraulic equipment preferred.
• Experience interacting directly with customers required.
• Good communication skills for planning and coordinating repair projects.
• Good driving record required.
• Frequent sitting, using arms and hands, seeing, hearing, reading, walking, driving.
• Frequent lifting and moving.
• Occasional handling of heavy materials (cylinders, boxes, etc.) up to 150 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Service shop, retail store, and gas distribution plant environments.
• Daily driving to and from branch locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Protected Veterans.