Reinforced Concrete Fabrication Crew Member

Ready to earn great pay fast, learn valuable trade skills, and build essential infrastructure with Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure in South Beloit, IL?

Why this job?

• Rapid pay progression: $17.31 to start → $18.71 at 30 days → $20.11 at 60 days → $21.51 at 90 days (contract-defined rate)
• Extra retirement funding: +$2.16 per hour after 30 working days (about $4,500/year) at no cost to you
• Daily overtime: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day (not only after 40 hours/week)
• Sunday/holiday premium: 2x pay
• Sign-on Bonus: $100 at 30 days, $200 at 60 days, $300 at 90 days

Typical overtime is 15–17 hours/week. At the $21.51 rate, overtime plus retirement contributions can add up to about $76,000–$80,000 per year; during your first 90 days it’s about $62,000–$65,000 annualized. Overtime varies with production and isn’t guaranteed.

What will you do?

• Build and finish concrete pipe
• Tie rebar and prepare reinforcement
• Patch, grind, and perform detailed finishing
• Use hand and power tools safely
• Move materials as part of the production flow

Work environment: outdoors/plant conditions—hot in summer, cold in winter, and not air conditioned. Lift 35+ lbs regularly. PPE required (hard hat, ear protection, steel-toe boots). We cover half the cost of your boots (up to two pairs per year) and provide rain/winter gear.

When will you work?

Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM. With overtime, expect roughly a 50-hour week plus some Saturdays. Early start, early finish.

Benefits you can count on

Union Health & Welfare

This is a union position. Full premiums are paid to the Union Health & Welfare Fund for eligible employees, providing access to benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, prescription, and disability coverage. Eligibility and coverage are determined by the Union Health & Welfare Fund.

Company Supplemental Options

Elect voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and other supplemental coverage options. Coverage begins on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

What do we need from you?

• Show up on time, every day
• Put safety first
• Be ready for physical work
• No experience necessary—training provided

How to get hired

Walk in—no appointment needed—Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 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.

Where can this role take you?

Clear pathways with posted, contract-set 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

Important information

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.

Sign-on bonus is subject to change and does not apply to rehires. Please ask about current sign-on bonus availability and eligibility during your interview.