Top Welding Jobs
Note: Some jobs require education or training beyond the CNM degree/certificate.
Program Information
As a student in CNM's Welding program, you will study hands-on welding technology, which includes blueprint reading, mathematics, metallurgy, and more. Our experienced instructors blend independent and collaborative work in both the classroom and lab so that you are better prepared for employment.
Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for an entry-level position in a variety of industrial careers. Learn more about gainful employment and completion rates for CNM Welding program graduates.
CNM Welding and SkillsUSA
Each year, CNM hosts in-house competitions during the fall and state-level competitions in April. At the SkillsUSA competition, students work against the clock and each other, proving their expertise in occupations such as welding, electrical trades, and more.
2023 Welding Gold Medalist Scott Schneider
Scott Schneider’s welding sculpture captured hearts and earned him a gold medal. Learn more about his experience as a CNM Welding student and SkillsUSA competitor.
Related Information
The School of Skilled Trades & Arts
The School of Skilled Trades & Arts fosters an environment of relevant applied learning, such as trade apprenticeships. Our aim is to equip students with the technical knowledge and skills to further their career and personal goals.
Get Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
- If you have American Welding Society (AWS), American Petroleum Institute (API), or American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) welding certifications completed within the last year, you can receive credit for these courses in the Welding AAS program by filling out the Credit for Prior Learning (Welding Certifications) form.
- If you have a valid OSHA certification, you can receive credit for courses in the Welding program by filling out the Credit for Prior Learning (OSHA) form.
Required Tools
Students in the Welding program will need access to specialized tools related to the field. Contact Skilled Trades & Arts to receive a course tool list.
Associations
CNM recommends learning about the American Welding Society, which is dedicated to advancing the welding profession worldwide.
Construction Begins on New Trades Facility
The 61,000-square-foot facility will open in Fall 2025 and will house classroom and lab space for CNM’s Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding, and Industrial Automation Technology programs. CNM President Tracy Hartzler says, “On behalf of CNM, we look forward to educating and training thousands of future skilled trades workers right here on this site. These skilled trades workers will help power New Mexico’s economy for decades to come.” Read the full story today.