Job Responsibilities • Primary: Welding - TIG, MIG + other processes • Secondary: Operates a press brake to manufacture components from sheet metal or metal plates. • Secondary: Operates CNC laser cutter, shaping and sizing sheet metal on 2D plane. • Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications. • Performs routine maintenance on welders. Skills Required • Ability to safely and effectively operate equipment required by job • Ability to follow instructions. • Ability to follow process controls required in AS9100D:2016 / Nadcap AC7110 welding environment • Basic computer and math skills. • Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings. • Must be able to read, write and speak English. Spanish/English proficiency is desirable. • Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. • This position is production-oriented and the successful candidate should be comfortable in a high volume, busy, industrial work setting • Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug and proficiency testing.
See More Details >>PT - Welding Lab Aide Salary: $15.00 per hour Summary of Function: Assist faculty and students in maintaining the automotive labs and classrooms in a neat and orderly manner. Set up the lab for classes and prepare materials per instructions to facilitate faculty/student lab activities. Assist in preparing and maintaining lab inventories and reports for the faculty/program coordinator. Other duties as assigned. Typical Duties: • Serves Students. General lab clean up, maintenance, and lab inspection reporting deficiencies to the faculty. • Prepare materials i.e. cut, sort, clean, and stack. • Review and prepare metal, gas, and equipment inventory reports. • Participate in work-related safety, metal preparation, equipment, and welding equipment training to provide support for instructional activities related to welding lab technology i.e., ironworker metal shear, CNC plasma cutting, automation welding, oxyfuel torch, and carbon arc cutting equipment. • Take part in program (welding) workshops, events, and club activities. • Fill out time entry at the end of each scheduled work week. • Assists with making copies, and helping students during lab portion when the instructor is occupied elsewhere. • Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: • Minimum, second-year welding major with prior experience working as a student in the AWC Welding Lab. • Metal preparation, i.e. metal shear, CNC plasma cutting, automation welding, oxyfuel torch, and carbon arc cutting equipment. • Experience with welding equipment. • Additional experience, education, and training is preferred. Classification: • Non-Exempt Position Type & Work Schedule: • Part-time • Up to 19 hours per week • Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures • Knowledge and understanding of work-related safety procedures. • Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows. • Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures • Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications, especially those specific to the department operations • Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time • Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development • Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail • Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment • Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner • Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment • Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines • Ability to supervise and schedule the work of others • Ability to adapt to a dynamic workload and demands • Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position • Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent situations • Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions • Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes • Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public Work Environment: • PPE required as needed • Working environment may include indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program, department or institutional needs Physical Demands: • Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking • Lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 30 pounds • Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist • Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises Note: • Yuma Campus • Not Benefits Eligible • The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified • The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice POSTING DATE: September 11, 2025 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. • Completed Application • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages) ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO: Arizona Western College Human Resources Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629 Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
See More Details >>Operator Job Highlights Title Operator Type Full Time Experience 2 Years Function Management/Manufacturing Location Yuma, AZ, United States Company CEMEX Company Profile CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities around the world. Job Profile The company is searching for an Operator who will be responsible for plant production operations/maintenance and repair of all plant fixed equipment. Educational Qualification • Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED Work Experience • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in operating and maintaining an aggregate facility Duties/Responsibilities • Ability to be multi-diversified in performing other related duties such as maintenance/repair, and yard loading when needed • Able to understand, interpret, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form • Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times • Conducts preventative maintenance practices • Examine and diagnose operational problems, and repairs according to accepted methods, establishes • Operate facility in a production mode, maintaining established efficiencies • Recognize potentially hazardous situations • Schedule or call for repairs and parts • Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds • Meet or exceed company safety standards • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management Skills/Knowledge/Abilities • Ability to work scheduled shift hours and be flexible with scheduling, overtime, and weekends. • Be able to read, write, and speak English Working conditions • Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors Working Conditions • Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors • Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment • Must wear protective equipment while at the location Physical Requirements • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently and 70 pounds occasionally, or a negligible amount of force frequently. • The job involves walking or standing for long periods of time • Perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, or pulling controls • Regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment Benefits/Perks • The company offers competitive wages, career growth, and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance programs, and retirement plan options. Employer’s Statement CEMEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Yuma, AZ, often 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, the welding industry is expected to need approximately 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a steady demand for skilled welders in Yuma. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that welders in the region earn an average of $1,300 per week, with potential for higher earnings through overtime and specialized certifications. Training programs offered by local trade schools and welding associations help aspiring welders gain the necessary skills, leading to a rewarding career with competitive wages and strong job prospects.
