Weld Process Specialist- Sales

About the role

As an Operations & Welding Process Specialist, you act as a Subject Matter Specialist who aligns high‑level welding engineering with operational excellence. You will visit internal field plants and external client sites to evaluate existing welding processes, identify bottlenecks, suggest safer techniques, and propose advanced technologies that enhance efficiency and safety. This role combines technical support and sales to provide compelling, evidence‑based solutions that streamline partnerships and drive growth in capital equipment, robotics, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer welding/cutting practices and conduct “Weld Surveys” and “Efficiency Analyses” to recommend meaningful improvements.
• Advance the Airgas Advanced Fabrication Sales Methodology to contribute to the growth of capital equipment, robotics, and automation solutions.
• Provide knowledgeable support and share expertise on CNC cutting systems, robotic welding systems, and plasma/laser integration.
• Act as a mentor to the wider Welding Specialist team; deliver onsite product and application training for customers to upskill their workforce.
• Coordinate the installation and servicing of fixed and robotic automation projects, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.
• Collect and report on market trends, industry activities, and customer needs to keep Airgas as a trusted reference and leader in the industry.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Current driver's license
• Minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration

Qualifications

• Welding Engineering degree is a valuable asset; military welding training, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent formalized welding experience are also highly regarded.
• Exposure to technical sales or a consultative background is welcomed.
• 4+ years of experience within the welding or industrial industry, or a similar background demonstrating deep understanding of the field.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); membership in AWS, ASM, ASNT, ASQ, ASME, and/or SME is highly desirable.

Skills

• Expertise with CNC cutting systems
• Robotic welding systems
• Plasma/laser integration
• Mentoring and providing onsite product/application training
• Coordinating installation and servicing of fixed and robotic automation projects
• Collecting and reporting market trends, industry activities, and customer needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 14‑week paid child‑birth benefit
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Benefits effective after 30 days of employment

Pay

Base pay: $90,000–$100,000 per year, plus bonus, auto allowance, and mileage reimbursement.