Ready to earn more in your first 90 days?

Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure (South Beloit, IL) is hiring for a hands-on production role that blends welding setups, rebar assembly, and concrete finishing. No experience? We’ll train you.

Why you’ll like it here

Fast pay progression
- $17.31/hour to start
- $18.71/hour after 30 days
- $20.11/hour after 60 days
- $21.51/hour after 90 days (contract rate)
Daily overtime
- 1.5x after 8 hours in a day
- 2x on Sundays and holidays
- Many teammates work 15–17 OT hours/week (OT depends on production; not guaranteed)
Bonuses & retirement
- $100 at 30 days; $200 at 60 days; $300 at 90 days
- Company contributes $2.16/hour to your retirement after 30 working days—about $4,500/year—with no employee contribution
Health insurance (company-funded)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability
- Company pays $655/month (individual) or $1,966/month (family)
- Coverage begins the 1st of the month after 30 days

Your schedule

Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM (about 50 hours/week with OT), plus some Saturdays
Early start, early finish

What you’ll do

Set up welding operations for production efficiency
Tie rebar and assemble reinforcement
Grind, patch, and finish concrete pipe
Use hand and power tools; move materials safely

Work environment & PPE

Industrial setting: hot in summer, cold in winter; not air conditioned
Lift 35+ lbs regularly
PPE required: hard hat, ear protection, steel-toe boots
We pay half the cost of your boots (up to two pairs/year) and supply rain/winter gear

Skills and equipment

Comfort with production welding setups
Exposure to MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored Arc welders a plus

Career path

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
All rates are set by contract and posted

How to apply

Walk in—no appointment needed
Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
4416 Prairie Hill Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080
Bring a photo ID; apply and talk to 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.

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