**Overview:** We are seeking a Welding & Automation Specialist to join our team in Birmingham, AL or Memphis, TN. As a Welding & Automation Specialist, you will be responsible for growing the rental, lease, and sales of Red D Arc Specialty Products, including sub-arc systems, positioners, manipulators, turning rolls, orbital and heat treating equipment, blasting products, and related welding equipment in our Mid-South Region. **Responsibilities:** • Follow up on sales leads, making presentations in a professional manner, preparing quotes, producing conceptual Hard Automation application drawings, and expanding current Company Hard Automation sales channels • Coach and assist customers in self-performing their own heat treating and orbital welding • Work directly with end-user customers and support our field sales team • Develop and increase end-user customer bases through effective communication, assessment of needs, and recommendations of all Specialty Products solutions • Expand current Weld Automation sales channels and develop new sales channels • Make application recommendations of Weld Automation product lines • Develop and maintain customer relationships to move them from novice to competent self-performers in Orbital welding and Heat Treating • Train RDA field sales teams and Airgas Adv. Fab Specialists to understand our capabilities and grow standard & specialized PMT sales • Coordinate and perform onsite set up of equipment and demonstrations • Work as part of a team to provide customer solutions • Provide exceptional customer service • Represent the company at trade association meetings and trade shows • Cold-calls and creates compilations of potential customers & leads • Maintain accurate & timely reports including business plans and regional forecasts • Perform other related duties as required • *Qualifications:** • Post-secondary education equivalent to an Associate's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred • Greater than five years sales experience in Weld Process Sales • Strong Background in all welding processes with special emphasis on automation and SAW • Preference giving to applicants with additional qualifications/certifications such as CWI, CWE, CRAW, CWS, NCCER instructor, etc. * Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively and persist in the face of obstacles • Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions • Communicates with clarity, verbally and in writing, in one-on-one or group situations, over the telephone and via email • Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision • Ability to anticipate and solve problems, act decisively and persist in the face of obstacles • Ability to work as a team in the conception and review stages of a project • Ability to work on multiple projects, meets deadlines, and creatively solves problems • Must have excellent technical knowledge as well as strong interpersonal and management skills • Strong "customer service" mindset with an affinity for a 'follow-up/follow-through' management style and proactive communicator keeping supervisors, other leaders, and their respective teams updated • *Benefits:** • We care about and support all Airgas associates with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees • We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children • Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Memphis, MS, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, offering a blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with significant demand driven by infrastructure and manufacturing growth. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2-3% growth rate in the welding industry from 2025 to 2029. In Memphis, MS, welders can earn an average of $39,696 annually, with experienced professionals potentially surpassing $100,000 per year, especially those with specialized skills and certifications. Training programs and apprenticeships are available through technical schools and welding associations, providing pathways to a stable and lucrative career in welding.
