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Thompson Pipe - USA

Industrial Production Welder — Precast Concrete Systems

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

Build essential infrastructure with Thompson Pipe Group - Pressure Join our South Beloit, IL manufacturing team and help produce the concrete pressure pipe that keeps communities running. Your day starts early and ends early: arrive at 5:00 AM, wrap up by 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with regular opportunities for overtime and occasional Saturdays. A day in the life You'll move between stations on the production floor: tying rebar cages, laying out welds and fixtures for production, grinding and patching concrete surfaces to a smooth finish, operating hand and power tools, and staging materials for the next run. It's hands-on, physical work in an industrial environment—hot in the summer, cold in the winter—and you'll gear up with a hard hat, ear protection, and steel-toe boots. We cover half the cost of your boots (up to two pairs per year) and provide rain and winter gear. Pay that steps up fast Start at $17.31/hour $18.71/hour after 30 days $20.11/hour after 60 days $21.51/hour after 90 days (full Laborer rate set by contract, not a review) Overtime is paid daily: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day, plus 2x on Sundays and holidays. Most team members work 15-17 OT hours per week. Once you're at $21.51/hour, that typical OT plus retirement contributions can total about $76,000-$80,000 per year; during your first 90 days, it's about $62,000-$65,000. Overtime depends on production and is not guaranteed. Bonuses & retirement $100 at 30 days, $200 at 60 days, $300 at 90 days Company-funded retirement: we contribute $2.16 for every hour you work after 30 working days—about $4,500/year—and you don't pay into it Health coverage Comprehensive and company-funded: medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability. We pay $655/month for individual coverage or $1,966/month for family coverage. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month after 30 days. Schedule Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM (about a 50-hour week with OT), plus some Saturdays. Early start, early finish. What you'll bring
Reliability:
show up on time, every day Safety mindset and willingness to do physical work (lifting 35+ lbs) No prior experience required—we provide training Welding focus and tools Production thrives on efficient welding layouts and setups. Experience with any of the following is helpful: MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored Arc welding equipment Setting up welds and fixtures for production runs Grow your career Advance into higher-paid roles with posted, contract rates: Steel Welder or Crane Operator $22.13; Maintenance or Setup Welder $22.39; Ring Welder, Locomotive Crane, or Electrician $24.95; Working Foreman $25.27. How to apply (walk in—no appointment) Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 4416 Prairie Hill Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080 Bring a photo ID. Apply on-site and speak with someone the same day. Compliance Offer depends on passing a physical and a drug and alcohol test. TPG Pressure, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. Accommodations available on request.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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What they do

A Concrete Finisher works with cement workers in a construction process. Smoothes and levels concrete that has been poured, monitors concrete as it hardens, and applies sealants as needed.

$50,569 / year median in Illinois

+3% projected growth

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