Company

For over 30 years Kukurin Contracting, Inc. has been a specialized utility contractor servicing Southwestern and Central Pennsylvania. Our areas of expertise include water and wastewater infrastructure development as well as bridge construction. Both locally and nationally we have earned a reputation for project successes in the Utility Construction Industry. With a team of over 100 highly skilled professionals we uphold the highest standards and deliver superior results while balancing many major projects simultaneously.

We are looking for a qualified Welder Assistant to assist our Welder in performing routine cutting and setup tasks for job welding processes in order to construct, maintain and repair equipment. Your job will entail working in the Weld Shop. The ideal candidate will support the Shop Welder along with being able to work both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of pipe welding, the proper use of hand and power tools, and Shop health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Keeping welding tools and supplies stocked, clean and organized (i.e. welding rods, grinder wheels, wire wheels, cutting gases, marking paint sticks/soap stone).
• Setting up equipment, tools and materials needed to complete daily work assignments.
• Cleanup of work area and tools following completion of work.
• Cutting material for fabrication using hand torches and pipe beveling equipment.
• Using grinders to clean pipe ends to be welded and to clean welds throughout the welding process. Demonstrating workmanship and maintain grind within weld groove.
• Assisting in the fit-up of pipe joints using pipe clamps, squares, tape measures, and levels to assure proper pipe assembly.
• Following all policies and procedures, with strict attention to safety, per company standards.
• Maintaining a safe work area and proper ventilation to avoid inhaling dangerous gases or particulates.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Other duties as required.

Essential Ability/Skills Requirements

The following list describes the minimum ability requirements for this position.

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Moving heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less). Moving light objects (less than 50 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Heavy lifting with repeated stooping, carrying and bending continually over time (i.e., picks up materials and move to a different location).
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots). May be required to wear a respirator.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks, for completion alone or with help and be able to envision all steps in assigned tasks.
• Skilled at using welding equipment, hand tools and power tools.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of construction, industrial, or related industry experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of welding experience required.

Licenses or Certifications

Valid driver’s license and OSHA 10 Certification required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job Type

Full-Time