Commission Frame Welder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription: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.

What you will do:

Welding & Fabrication

• 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.

Maintenance & Repair

• 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.

Safety & Compliance

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED required; completion of welding program or apprenticeship preferred

Experience: 3+ years welding experience in commercial, industrial, or healthcare facilities

Licenses/Certifications: AWS Certified Welder (SMAW/MIG/TIG) preferred; OSHA 10 required

Technology/Tools: MIG, TIG, Stick welders; plasma cutter; grinder; Brightly Worxhub CMMS

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding proficiency
• Metal fabrication from drawings
• Plasma cutting and grinding
• Hot work permit compliance
• NFPA 51B fire safety protocols

• Piping and structural repair
• Blueprint/schematic reading
• CMMS work order documentation
• PPE and safety compliance
• Collaboration with pipefitting team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform overhead welding.
• Exposure to extreme heat, sparks, fumes, and UV radiation - full PPE required at all times.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated platforms, and outdoor environments.
• On-call availability for urgent structural or piping repairs.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information:

A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community's trusted health partner for life. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

Legal Info:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.