Welder

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2d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure is hiring a Welder in South Beloit, Illinois, for first-shift work on large-diameter pressure pipe. The role involves inspecting, finishing, and repairing spirally welded steel cylinders used for water transmission, sewer, and penstock applications. Work includes weld repairs to AWWA C200, back gouging and back welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, grinding, and measuring and documenting repairs to 1/32 inch. The position is union-represented and pays $22.13 to $23.13 per hour to start, based on experience. After 30 working days, the company contributes $2.16 for every hour worked, including overtime, to the employee’s retirement account. Overtime is not guaranteed and depends on production. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, plus overtime, with some Saturdays. The work environment is loud, dusty, and not air conditioned, and includes lifting and working at height. The company pays half the cost of boots for up to two pairs per year, supplies rain and winter gear, and replaces welding hood lenses at no cost. The hiring process includes an on-site weld test, a physical, and a drug and alcohol test. Applicants may walk in Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with photo ID; candidates may bring their own hood and gloves for the weld test.

Requirements

• FCAW experience.
• Ability to pass a 3G FCAW test with back gouge and back weld.
• Produce welds meeting ASME Section VIII, UW-51 requirements for 100% radiographic inspection.
• Ability to maintain a 92% weld acceptance rate.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders and at elevated heights.

Nice To Haves

• SMAW experience is preferred.
• SAW experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, finish, and repair spirally welded steel cylinders for large-diameter pressure pipe.
• Perform weld repairs to AWWA C200 requirements.
• Back gouge and back weld.
• Perform oxy-acetylene cutting and grinding.
• Measure and document repairs to 1/32 inch.

Benefits

• The company contributes $2.16 per hour worked, including overtime, to the employee’s retirement account after 30 working days, at no cost to the employee.
• Full premiums are paid to the Union Health & Welfare Fund for eligible employees; benefits may include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability coverage, subject to the fund’s eligibility and coverage rules.
• Employees may elect voluntary supplemental benefits, such as accident insurance and critical illness insurance; coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• The company pays half the cost of boots for up to two pairs per year.
• The company supplies rain and winter gear.
• Welding hood lenses are replaced at no cost.
• Time and a half is paid after 8 hours in a day; double time is paid Sundays and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed