Welding Technology Instructor Opportunity \ We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Welding Technology instructor to join our faculty team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching students in the area of welding technology, including shielded metal arc welding, flux core arc welding, and pipe welding. \ Qualifications: \ \ • American Welding Society (AWS) certifications in shielded metal arc welding, flux core arc welding, and pipe welding or eligibility to become certified.\ • Five years of trades experience.\ • Associate-level degree in welding technology or a closely-related field is preferred.\ • Demonstrated teaching experience at a branch/community college or similar institution is desired.\ • Experience teaching welding technology at the secondary level is an asset.\ • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.\
See More Details >>Lecturer I or II Welding Technology Posting Number req33321 Employment Type Faculty Faculty Type Lecturer Hiring Department Gallup Branch Academic Location Gallup Branch Campus Gallup Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position Summary PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a Lecturer I or II in Welding Technology. We are one of four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serve approximately 2200 students. Located in Gallup NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated in the Four Corners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo and Hopi Reservation. The city of Gallup has a population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy, while maintaining a small-town feel. UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ full time and part-time faculty members. We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associate degrees, selected Bachelor’s degrees, Career Technical Education certificate programs, and adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College High School and the Center for Career and Technical Education. It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our programs, engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments and grant opportunities while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Lecturers at UNM-G have career advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and faculty union collective bargaining agreement. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 27CH course load per year in the area of Welding Technology, maintain an active service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), participate in monthly Division meetings and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon in conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through actively practicing inclusive behavior and proactively managing bias. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • American Welding Society (AWS) Certifications o Shielded Metal Arc Welding – AWS D1.1 (A5.1 and A5.5) Structural Welding, All Positions, AND o Flux Core Arc Welding (Duel Shield) – AWS D1.1 (A5.20) Structural Welding, All Positions o API 1104 or ASME B31. Pipe Welding OR o Eligible to become certified. • Five years trades experience Preferred Qualifications: • Associate-level Degree in Welding Technology or closely-related field • Demonstrated teaching experience at a branch/community college or similar institution. • Experience teaching welding technology at the secondary level. • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. To apply, please attach the following required materials to your online application via UNMJobs (unmjobs.unm.edu). • Cover letter • A current Curriculum Vitae • Graduate Transcripts • Teaching Philosophy • Three professional references: name, title, email, phone number. Each of these MUST be uploaded for applicant consideration. When submitting application materials, please ensure all attachments are provided in PDF form for optimal viewing and processing. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Finalists selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration (approximately 20 - 30 minutes) to the division faculty on a relevant subject of their choosing. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 6/8/2025. This position will remain open until filled. 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.
See More Details >>Introduction: Four Corners Welding & Gas Supply is one of the largest regional independently owned and operated Welding, Industrial, Specialty, and Medical Gases distributors in the Southwestern U.S., with locations in Gallup and Milan, (NM) Cortez and Durango, (CO). Role Overview: This job description outlines the requirements, reporting relationships, authority, responsibilities, and duties for the position of Purchasing Receiver of Four Corners Welding & Gas Supply. The Purchasing Receiver is responsible for receiving items, matching them to the packing slips, purchase orders and invoices. Education & Experience Requirements: • Required: High School or equivalent • 6 Months of Receiving and/or Purchasing Experience Key Responsibilities and Duties: • Receiving products from vendor deliveries and unloading trucks at the loading dock using a forklift. • Collecting and disposing of all used packing material. • Comparing product deliveries with issued purchase orders to ensure there are no discrepancies. • Work with Accounts Payable Clerk reconciling invoices that do not match purchase orders and packing slips • Investigate discrepancies; make required calls to vendors to report and correct short-falls. • Verifying the condition of received items; make required calls to vendors to report damaged items and coordinate with the purchasing department to arrange a credit or the shipment of replacement items. • Printing inventory labels • Tracking of back-order items and special orders to ensure timely receipt and delivery to our customers. • Entering and updating inventory in the system as products are received. • RMA paperwork for returns • Ensure adequate supply of shipping materials is maintained. • Support purchasing department • Occasionally assist at front counter sales by answering phones, taking orders, and completing sales. • Safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment • Clear communication and foster a cohesive and collaborative work culture • Exceptional customer service by maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, acknowledging all customers promptly • Protects the company’s value by keeping proprietary information confidential • Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations • Performs all other assigned duties by management Competencies: • Effective communication • Action Oriented • Situational adaptability • Ensures accountability • Strong customer focus and team orientation • Time management Required Skills & Experience: • High level of attention to detail • Ability to maintain high safety standards • Strong organizational skills with the capacity to operate independently Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory duties. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical effort requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulders, gripping, reach with hands and arms, carrying, climb up and down stairs. Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and keyboarding. Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. Visual abilities, near and far vision, depth perception. Working Conditions: Yard, warehouse, office, outdoor exposure to dust, extreme weather conditions, loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Hours: This full-time position requires a commitment to work from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with rotational Saturdays from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Pay Rate: $14-$15/HR
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Gallup, NM, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 403,110 welders employed nationwide, with a median wage of $45,190 per year or $20.25 per hour. In Gallup, NM, welders can earn an average of $2,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. The demand for welders is robust, driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing growth, offering a promising career path with significant earning potential and job stability.
