Full-Time

Automation Service Manager

Updated on 7/22/2026

Airgas

Airgas

5,001-10,000 employees

Supplier of industrial, medical, specialty gases

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Peoria, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Tulsa, OK, USA

In Person

75% travel with overnight stays; remote not available.

Category
Engineering Management (1)

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Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing service teams in an industrial or automation setting.
  • Extensive knowledge of CNC plasma cutting systems, robotic plasma systems, and robotic welding systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team of skilled technicians.
  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, with experience implementing and overseeing safety programs.
  • Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
  • Familiarity with industry safety standards and regulations, including OSHA.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Supporting the maintenance, repair, and service operations for CNC plasma, robotic plasma systems, and robotic welding systems.
  • Team Guidance & Collaboration: Support, mentor, and guide a team of service technicians responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of CNC plasma, robotic plasma systems, and robotic welding systems.
  • Service Operations Management: Facilitate timely and effective service delivery, supporting all aspects of repair, preventive maintenance, and technical support for clients' automation systems.
  • Workplace Safety: Foster and nurture a safety-first culture across all service activities, supporting adherence to safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and regulatory compliance. Conduct regular safety training, audits, and drills to minimize risks associated with CNC and robotic system operations.
  • Technical Expertise: Provide expert guidance on troubleshooting, system diagnostics, and repair of CNC and robotic systems. Assist technicians with complex issues and escalations.
  • Leverage Service for Business Growth: Identify opportunities during service interactions to promote and recommend Airgas’ gas products and hardgoods. Collaborate with sales teams to ensure that service activities contribute to overall business growth, driving sales of gasses, consumables, and welding-related products.
  • Customer Support: Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and issues resolved promptly. Act as the primary point of contact for high-priority service issues.
  • Training & Development: Develop and implement training programs for service technicians to ensure their skills remain up-to-date with evolving technologies.
  • Safety & Compliance: Facilitate compliance with company safety policies and industry regulations, including OSHA and other relevant guidelines across all service activities.
  • Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to meet service demand, supporting optimal utilization of personnel and equipment.
  • Continuous Improvement: Review and improve service procedures and workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and facilitate high-quality service delivery.
  • Vendor Relations: Work with equipment manufacturers and vendors to ensure parts availability, technical support, and product updates.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certifications related to CNC or robotic system maintenance, programing and repair.
  • Proficiency with service management software and tools

Airgas supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases along with hardgoods, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals to customers across the United States. Customers order through a nationwide network of more than 1,100 locations, supported by an e-Business platform and the Airgas Total Access telesales channel, with delivery, services, and technical support. The company differentiates itself with its large distribution footprint, broad product catalog, strong safety offerings, and multiple convenient ordering channels. Its goal is to help more than 1 million customers improve performance by providing safe, reliable access to essential gases, chemicals, and related expertise.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1997

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What critics are saying

  • Nationwide Teamsters strike at 15 facilities causes operational paralysis and gas disruption.
  • Unfair labor charges expose Airgas to $8M+ in OSHA and EPA penalties.
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What makes Airgas unique

  • Airgas is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases.
  • Airgas uniquely combines 1,400 locations with omnichannel sales and digital e-commerce.
  • Airgas is the only U.S. distributor with a 50-year NASA partnership for space launches.

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Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

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Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

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Teamsters File Nationwide Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Airgas

Teamsters file nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas. Airgas workers fight back against unlawful retaliation. (WASHINGTON) - The Teamsters have filed nationwide unfair labor practice charges against Airgas for violating numerous federal labor laws. This includes unlawful threats, lockouts, discharge, and retaliation against workers for exercising their legal rights and failing to provide notice and an opportunity to bargain. "Airgas has the resources to do the right thing, but instead they continue to abuse our members and break the law," said Juan Campos, Director of the Teamsters Tankhaul Division and International Vice President At-Large. "Management has attacked our members, harmed their families, and put their safety at risk. As Teamsters, we will always fight to protect our members' rights." Airgas Teamsters have been on strike since June 2 nationwide over unfair labor practices. The strikes began after Teamsters Local 701 in New Brunswick, N.J., was forced to the picket line. Teamsters Local 507 in Cleveland and Teamsters Local 283 in Ferndale, Michigan followed soon after. Once the strikes began, pickets were extended to 15 facilities in 11 states. Throughout and after these extensions, Airgas illegally retaliated against workers, unlawfully terminating and suspending members in Pennsylvania and California; locking out members in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, New York, and Michigan; threatening members in Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, Ohio, and New Jersey; and permanently replacing members in Ohio and New Jersey, for exercising their contractually-protected right to honor extended picket lines and to strike. "Management keeps shifting the goal posts and act like they're above the law," said Shawn Diaz, Airgas Teamster and shop steward with Local 701. "We want to return to work, but this company that rakes in billions annually refuses to offer a fair contract that we rightfully deserve." Airgas has a long history of safety, environmental, and labor law violations, with over $8 million in legal penalties from OSHA, EPA, and the NLRB. In 2016, a U.S. District Court in Florida ordered Airgas to pay $7 million for hazardous waste violations. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow Teamster on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

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