WELDER

PETRICCA INDUSTRIES INC; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,160,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Unistress Corp. seeks a production team member to support growth, team development, product improvement, and profitability through effective people, process and product management.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will help align daily activities with company goals while maintaining safety and quality in all tasks. The role involves reading drawings, measuring layouts, assembling components, and keeping work areas clean and compliant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–5 years welding experience with certifications preferred.
• 1–3 years carpentry/mechanical/manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow and promote all company policies and procedures.
• Clean and prepare work sites to eliminate hazards.
• Read productions drawings, plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Measure and mark dimensions to layout areas where work will be performed.
• Position, join, align, seal and/or secure structural components such as rebar and cages.
• Grind, scrape, or sand surfaces.
• Use equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Welding experience

Carpentry skills

Reading drawings

Measurement & layout

Safety awareness

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Power tools

Welding certifications

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Unistress Corp. Under third-generation family leadership with Perri Petricca, we have become one of North America’s largest precast/prestressed concrete companies. Recognized for delivering innovative infrastructure projects, we excel in mastering complex jobs that elevate communities and exceed client expectations.

We’re here to help! If you have questions or run into any issues, don’t hesitate to contact our HR team.

We look forward to your application!

Position Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

To align with and deliver on the company’s strategic goals of growth, team development, product improvement, and profitability. In this position, to be achieved through successful management of people, process and product.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Understand, follow and promote all company policies and procedures.
• Clean and prepare work sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Read productions drawings, plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Measure, and mark dimensions to layout areas where work will be performed.
• Position, join, align, seal and/or secure structural components, such as rebar, block outs, corbels or cage components.
• Grind, scrape, or sand surfaces
• Use equipment, power tools, and hands tools as designed and in a safe and effective manner.
• Physical demands include lifting at least 40 pounds, frequent lifting, bending, kneeling, standing.
• Perform other job functions duties as directed by Crew Leader or Supervisor in a safe and effective manner.
• Demonstrate diligence in maintaining a clean, work environment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Pay Range: $22.75 for the first 90 days then $24.00 thereafter ++,

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education - High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Welding Experience 2 - 5 years (Full Welding certifications preferred)
• Experience - 1 to 3 years of carpentry, mechanical, manufacturing, production or laborer related experience preferred.
• Carpentry Skills - Knowledge of basic measurements. Ability to use a tape measure to record, mark or communicate physical dimensions preferred.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, simple drawings, and procedure manuals.
• Dependability is required.

FOUNDATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Builds trust and respect. Places a high value on collaboration. Is easy to approach and talk to; is empathic and a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is viewed as a leader and a team player.
• Embraces honesty and transparency. Shares information appropriately. Embraces feedback and listens openly to it and offers feedback in a constructive and positive manner. Listens and values dialogue.
• Develops Customer Relationships. Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers to support our goal of being the best pre-cast company. Strengthens ties with customers to ensure repeat customer projects. Builds relationships with employees, management, and customers. Is in the mind-set of continual growth.
• Measures Actions Appropriately. Analyzes situations and determines gameplan. Acts with a sense of urgency, when required, and with the end result in mind. Prioritizes workload and projects and eliminates roadblocks. Uses time effectively. Knows when to take time to measure actions before implementation.
• Assumes personal accountability for areas of responsibility. Can be counted on to deliver results that are timely, and meet expectations for safety, quality, and quantity. Takes ownership for follow-through and follow-up during the business process.
• Utilizes Communication skills Effectively. Ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of settings. Ensures that information is communicated in a timely manner. Communication consistently is respectful, inclusive, empathetic and empowering.

OUR LEGACY:

In 1910, 16-year-old Basilio Petricca stepped off the boat from Italy onto New York’s Ellis Island. In 1936, he dove head‑first into the cutthroat Depression‑era contracting industry and founded the first transit mixed concrete company in the Northeast. After Basilio’s death, his son Basil built on his father’s legacy and founded Unistress in 1968. Today, in its third generation of family leadership, Perri Petricca has built Unistress to become one of the largest precast companies in North America, all while upholding Basilio’s and Basil’s uncompromising values and work ethic.

OUR VISION:

Unistress will be the Precast Partner of Choice in the Northeast by delivering unmatched value to our customers from planning through operation. Our focus: innovative solutions; exceptional service and the most efficient and responsive project delivery system.

OUR MISSION:

Unistress provides precast/prestressed concrete structures to partners who value our ability to take on their most challenging projects; providing innovative solutions, helping them through design, construction and operation and delivering on our commitments. We have extraordinary people and state of the art facilities which we leverage across products and markets to achieve profitable growth.

OUR VALUES:

• Our success, and our reputation, is based on the quality of all our relationships always built on mutual respect.
• We always deliver on our promises and adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
• We support an extraordinary and diverse team of people who work hard, love a challenge and are determined to be the best.
• We protect the health and safety of our people and preserve the environment around us.
• We are engaged in our community, sharing the knowledge, creativity and commitment of our people to ensure a better quality of life for our neighbors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms and conditions of employment. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.