Welding Shop Lab Technician

University of New Mexico

Los Lunas, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cleanroom, Detail Oriented, Hand Tools, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Operations, Organizational Skills, Product Demonstration, Safety Process, Welding
LOCATION
Los Lunas, NM
POSTED
29 days ago

Position Description:

Looking for a hands-on, on-campus job where you can build practical skills and support students in a technical learning environment? Join our Welding Shop team as a Welding Shop Lab Technician.

As a Welding Shop Lab Tech, you will assist with daily lab operations, including shop setup, cleanup, organization, and lab turnover between classes. This position helps ensure the welding lab remains clean, safe, organized, and ready for student use. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a shop environment. An OASH 10 card is required (training will be provided at no cost if needed).

What Youll Do:

  • Assist with lab setup, breakdown, and turnover between class sessions
  • Clean and organize welding stations, work areas, tools, materials, and equipment
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment
  • Prepare materials for student welding assignments, including cutting coupons
  • Operate basic shop equipment, including a shear, and use basic hand and power tools safely
  • Assist with inventory checks, restocking materials, and submitting supply or equipment order needs to the supervisor
  • Follow shop safety procedures and report damaged tools, equipment issues, or safety concerns
  • Support instructors with daily lab operations, demonstrations, and end-of-day cleanup

About the Company

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University of New Mexico

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Positions


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1889
WEBSITE
http://www.unm.edu/