Welder

Thompson Pipe Group • South Beloit, IL

9d • $0 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure is hiring a Welder in South Beloit, Illinois, for first-shift work on spirally welded steel cylinders used in large-diameter pressure pipe for water transmission, sewer, and penstock applications. Starting pay is $22.13–$23.13 per hour, based on experience. After 30 working days, the company pays an additional $2.16 for every hour worked, including overtime, into the employee’s retirement account. Overtime pay is time and a half after eight hours in a day and double time on Sundays and holidays. Overtime is production-dependent and not guaranteed; the posting reports welders currently work 15–17 overtime hours per week and estimates annual compensation of about $78,000–$85,000 including overtime and retirement contributions.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, plus overtime, with some Saturdays and Sundays depending on business needs. The work involves inspecting, finishing, and repairing pressure-pipe cylinders, including weld repairs to AWWA C200, back gouging and back welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, grinding, and measuring and documenting repairs to 1/32 inch. The environment is loud and dusty and is not air conditioned; work may involve lifting up to 75 pounds, ladders, and elevated areas.

This is a union position. Full premiums are paid to the Union Health & Welfare Fund for eligible employees, with benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability coverage; eligibility and coverage are determined by the Fund. Employees may also elect company-offered voluntary supplemental benefits, such as accident and critical illness insurance, beginning on the first of the month after 30 days of employment. The company pays half the cost of boots, up to two pairs per year, supplies rain and winter gear, and replaces welding hood lenses at no cost.

Applicants take an on-site weld test, with results provided the same day. Walk-in application hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; no appointment is required. Applicants should bring photo ID and may bring their own hood and gloves. An offer depends on passing the weld test and completing a physical and drug and alcohol test. Accommodation is available on request. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• FCAW experience.
• Ability to pass a 3G FCAW test with back gouge and back weld.
• Welds must meet ASME Section VIII, UW-51 standards for 100% radiographic inspection.
• Ability to maintain a 92% weld acceptance rate.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on ladders and elevated areas.
• Offer is contingent on a weld test, physical, and drug and alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Full premiums paid to the Union Health & Welfare Fund for eligible employees; coverage may include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability benefits, subject to Fund eligibility and coverage determinations.
• Voluntary company supplemental benefits may include accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and other supplemental coverage options; coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• $2.16 for every hour worked, including overtime, paid into the employee’s retirement account after 30 working days.
• Time and a half after eight hours in a day; double time on Sundays and holidays.
• Company pays half the cost of boots, up to two pairs per year.
• Rain and winter gear supplied.
• Welding hood lenses replaced free.

What This Job Offers

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