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The Lost Art of the Skilled Trades · Episode 16

The Welding Passion: Mark Fisher's Journey Through the Skilled Trades

With Mark Fisher · Subject matter expert, Lincoln Electric

Hosted by Andrew Brown · July 11, 2024

In today's episode, we dive into the world of welding with Mark Fisher, a 20-year veteran from Lincoln Electric.

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The Welding Passion: Mark Fisher's Journey Through the Skilled Trades — The Lost Art of the Skilled Trades

About This Conversation.

In today's episode, we dive into the world of welding with Mark Fisher, a 20-year veteran from Lincoln Electric. Discover the true passion, skill, and innovation that drive this pivotal trade, and learn why the future of manufacturing depends on it.

Mark Fisher is an expert in the automotive industry, where his knowledge and experience have underscored the critical importance of minimizing downtime, often calculated in tens of thousands of dollars per minute. He understands that maintaining continuous production is not just a matter of efficiency, but also of significant financial impact.

Follow Mark Fisher Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-f-7b9bb3a8/ Mark recognizes that many issues in the industry can be self-induced, often stemming from simple factors such as inadequate training or a lack of skilled personnel. This insight drives his passion for promoting and increasing the number of people pursuing careers in skilled trades.

He is dedicated to addressing the industry’s ongoing challenge of gradual workforce turnover and attrition, continually advocating for better training and recruitment to sustain and improve the sector.

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