Structural Welder

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Q What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
Q What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
Q What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
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