Precast Concrete Production Associate

Thompson Pipe Group; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Health & Welfare Benefits

Company Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in South Beloit, IL, is hiring laborers to manufacture and finish concrete pipe. You’ll start early, finish early, and see the impact of your work on community infrastructure every day.

No experience required—we’ll train you. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM with overtime and Sundays/holidays at premium rates. Benefits include Union Health & Welfare coverage, retirement contributions, sign-on bonuses, and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Must pass a physical examination and a drug/alcohol test.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds and perform heavy manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and finish concrete pipe.
• Tie rebar and perform patching, grinding and surface finishing.
• Use hand and power tools and move materials around the yard.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-first

Physical stamina

Trainable

Job description

Step into a hands-on role with Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure in South Beloit, IL, where you help build concrete pipe that keeps communities moving. You’ll start early, finish early, and see the impact of your work every day.

A day in your boots

You’ll manufacture and finish concrete pipe, tie rebar, and perform patching, grinding, and surface finishing. You’ll handle both hand and power tools and move materials around the yard. It’s physical, fast-paced work—hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and not air conditioned. You’ll regularly lift 35+ pounds, wear a hard hat, ear protection, and steel-toe boots (we reimburse half the cost for up to two pairs each year), and we provide rain and winter gear.

Pay that grows quickly

• $17.31/hour to start
• $18.71/hour after 30 days
• $20.11/hour after 60 days
• $21.51/hour after 90 days — the full Laborer rate set by contract (no review required)
• Additional $2.16 per hour contributed to your retirement after 30 working days (about $4,500/year). You pay nothing.
• Overtime: 1.5x after 8 hours in a day (not just after 40 in a week)
• Double time on Sundays and holidays
• Sign-on Bonus: $100 after 30 days, $200 at 60 days, and $300 at 90 days

Most laborers work 15–17 hours of overtime weekly. At $21.51/hour, that overtime plus retirement contributions can total about $76,000–$80,000 per year; during your first 90 days it’s about $62,000–$65,000 annualized. Overtime depends on production and isn’t guaranteed.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM. With typical overtime, that’s about a 50-hour week, plus some Saturdays. Early start, early finish.

Benefits Union Health & Welfare Benefits

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 Benefits

Employees may also elect additional voluntary benefits through the Company, such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and other supplemental coverage options. Coverage for these supplemental benefits begins on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

What you bring

• Reliability—show up on time, every day
• Safety-first mindset
• Willingness to do physical work
• No experience required—we’ll train you

Grow your career

Advance to roles such as Steel Welder or Crane Operator ($22.13), Maintenance or Setup Welder ($22.39), Ring Welder, Locomotive Crane or Electrician ($24.95), or Working Foreman ($25.27). Every rate is contract-set and posted.

Compliance and notes

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.