Structural Welder
Company
Structural Technologies
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via ZipRecruiter
Job Description
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group.
STRUCTURAL is hiring for Concrete Welders / Techs
Construction duties may include:
• Stick / Flux Core Welding
• Welding Assistance
• Read / Follow Blueprints
• Concrete demolition
• Concrete placement and finishing
• Formwork / carpentry
• Rebar replacement
• Caulking
• Expansion joints
• Coating application
• Carbon Fiber installation
Candidates should have experience working in Industrial Plants and Refineries. Individuals ideally will have 2+ years of experience however we are willing to train. Employees must provide their own reliable transportation to travel to and from job sites.
Must be willing to travel.
About us:
• STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with over 1,000 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets.
• STRUCTURAL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality.
• STRUCTURAL offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), vacation, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.
• STRUCTURAL is a drug-free workplace. We will conduct pre-employment drug testing on all employees.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
EOE/M/F/D/V
Structural Technologies is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. EOE/M/F/D/V
STRUCTURAL is hiring for Concrete Welders / Techs
Construction duties may include:
• Stick / Flux Core Welding
• Welding Assistance
• Read / Follow Blueprints
• Concrete demolition
• Concrete placement and finishing
• Formwork / carpentry
• Rebar replacement
• Caulking
• Expansion joints
• Coating application
• Carbon Fiber installation
Candidates should have experience working in Industrial Plants and Refineries. Individuals ideally will have 2+ years of experience however we are willing to train. Employees must provide their own reliable transportation to travel to and from job sites.
Must be willing to travel.
About us:
• STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with over 1,000 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets.
• STRUCTURAL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality.
• STRUCTURAL offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), vacation, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.
• STRUCTURAL is a drug-free workplace. We will conduct pre-employment drug testing on all employees.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
EOE/M/F/D/V
Structural Technologies is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. EOE/M/F/D/V
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What hourly rate including overtime applies to plumber positions in the United States starting January 2026?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers receive a base rate of $32.45 per hour with time-and-a-half at $48.68 per hour for all hours over 40 in a workweek as of January 1 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt plumbing roles. Union contracts in 12 states add an additional $4.25 per hour shift differential.
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What education and experience minimums qualify someone for licensed plumber jobs in the United States?
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