Welder

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder performs skilled welding and metal fabrication work in support of maintenance, repair, and capital projects throughout Holy Cross Health's campus and FSED facilities. This role supports structural repairs, equipment fabrication, and piping system work in compliance with hospital safety standards, NFPA fire codes, and Joint Commission Environment of Care requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3+ years welding experience in commercial, industrial, or healthcare facilities
OSHA 10 required

Nice To Haves

Completion of welding program or apprenticeship preferred
AWS Certified Welder (SMAW/MIG/TIG) preferred
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or in pursuit.
Experience with medical gas piping brazed joints (NFPA 99).
Familiarity with hospital hot work permit procedures.
Forklift operator certification.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components.
Fabricate custom brackets, frames, supports, and metal components from drawings or specifications.
Perform plasma cutting, grinding, and metal finishing operations.
Conduct structural repairs on equipment, carts, beds, and building infrastructure.
Support pipefitting team with welded piping joints on steam, water, and utility systems.
Respond to urgent repair needs requiring metal fabrication or on-site welding.
Maintain hot work permit compliance per TJC Environment of Care and NFPA 51B requirements.
Ensure work area is secured with appropriate fire watch protocols.
Complete all welding work orders in CMMS with accurate documentation.