Industrial Mechanic

Welder positions vary in tasks and responsibilities from performing welding to repairing parts and equipment. Welders primarily do construction work, maintenance or a combination of both. They perform a wide variety of journeyman-level duties, such as fabricating metal parts and replacing worn parts, selecting material, tacking welds, heating, cutting and welding a variety of metals and maintenance and repair of equipment in accordance with building codes, blueprints, standards and practices. They recommend major repairs, as well as design and implement preventative maintenance programs. As part of their role, welders are accountable for providing input regarding renewal and/or preventative maintenance, and replacing equipment and systems. Welders ensure adequate material and parts are on hand. Welders will also assign work and train non-journeyman workers assigned to assist with projects.

Welders work in a number of different facilities including hospitals, medical center...