Welding Shop Lab Technician

Welding Shop Lab Technician Los Lunas, NM, United States | req36661 Apply Now Share Save Job Posted on: 5/12/2026 Back to Search Student Intermediate Level Requisition ID req36661 Working Title Welding Shop Lab Technician Pay $15.00 Hourly Campus Valencia Department Valencia Branch Employment Type Student Employment Student Type Work-Study Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required For Best Consideration Date 5/26/2026

Position Summary 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 You'll 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 Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have work-study award
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible
• Comfortable working in a welding shop or technical lab environment
• Strong attention to safety and cleanliness
• Able to follow directions and work independently
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn basic shop procedures
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous welding, shop, or lab experience is a plus.

Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Applicant must go to Financial Aid to check if they have a Work Study Award. Please bring Schedule to interview. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Apply Now Share Save Job