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Ralph H. Simpson Company

Shop Laborer - Steel Fabrication

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.

$60,306 / year median in Illinois

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

About Us:
The Ralph H. Simpson Company is a steel fabricator in Elmhurst, IL, specializing in stairs, railings, architectural steel, structural steel, and miscellaneous metals. As a proud union shop affiliated with Midwest Regional Shop Local 853, we provide competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a safe working environment.
Why Join Us:
Union Benefits:
Competitive pay, 100% company-paid health insurance premiums, dental coverage through BCBS, and a vision reimbursement program (up to $400/year) with an optional MetLife vision plan — plus a commitment to safety.
Supportive Culture:
We prioritize employee growth and high-quality work.
We train you:
No experience needed. Our management team and mentors provide on-the-job training and a clear path for growth, with established duties and responsibilities for each labor tier in our shop.
What You'll Do:
Load and unload raw and finished material Move material around the shop using fork trucks, overhead and jib cranes, and shop carts Grind, clean, and finish products Prepare and prime-paint finished products to the finish requirements on shop drawings Setup/operate shop equipment: metal-cutting saws, torches and plasma, shears, punches, drills, and grinders Read tape measures and shop drawings to cut and make parts to spec Pull and verify field hardware against shipping tickets Keep the shop clean and organized and help maintain equipment
What We're Looking For:
Reliable, safety-minded, and open to coaching Comfortable using a tape measure, or willing to learn Able to read and follow shop drawings (we'll train you) Eager to learn and grow on the job Reliable transportation to and from work Able to perform manual and repetitive lifting throughout the shift. Routinely lifting up to 50 lbs, with team lifting for heavier loads No prior experience required, our team trains you
Benefits Highlights:
100% company-paid health insurance premiums (BCBS self-funded plan) Dental insurance through BCBS Vision reimbursement up to $400/year, plus optional MetLife vision 5 paid sick days 401(k) retirement plan Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA Employee Assistance Program and free financial wellness tools (FinFit) Optional AFLAC short-term disability and supplemental coverage Union wages through Midwest Regional Shop Local 853
Schedule:
Full-time Day shift 6:40am-3:10pm In person, Elmhurst, IL Ralph H. Simpson Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Elmhurst, IL 60126 (Required)
Work Location:
In person