Company
Horween Leather Company
Location
Chicago, IL
Job type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Job description
Overview
40+ hours, 5 days per week $30- $45 per hour based on experience.
Steady attendance required.
Looking for a self-starter motivated professional.
Must have experience in industrial pipe fitting.
Required Qualifications
• Applicant must know how to use pipe threading and cutting equipment.
• Must be able to use power and hand tools safely.
• Must know how to read a ruler.
• Must have a background in pipe fitting steel, plastic and copper piping.
• Must have knowledge of steam plant piping, valves, and steam traps both in high and low steam pressures.
• Must have experience in sewer rodding and drain cleaning.
• Must know how to use a gas torch and must know how to arc weld.
• Must have knowledge of pump repairs and pump maintenance on centrifugal, diaphragm, and gear pumps.
• Ability to rebuild pumps is a plus.
• Applicant must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Benefits
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Work boot reimbursement.
Machines & technologies you'll use
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder
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40+ hours, 5 days per week $30- $45 per hour based on experience.
Steady attendance required.
Looking for a self-starter motivated professional.
Must have experience in industrial pipe fitting.
Required Qualifications
• Applicant must know how to use pipe threading and cutting equipment.
• Must be able to use power and hand tools safely.
• Must know how to read a ruler.
• Must have a background in pipe fitting steel, plastic and copper piping.
• Must have knowledge of steam plant piping, valves, and steam traps both in high and low steam pressures.
• Must have experience in sewer rodding and drain cleaning.
• Must know how to use a gas torch and must know how to arc weld.
• Must have knowledge of pump repairs and pump maintenance on centrifugal, diaphragm, and gear pumps.
• Ability to rebuild pumps is a plus.
• Applicant must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Benefits
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Work boot reimbursement.
Machines & technologies you'll use
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder
ID:8SR6Ct
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters as $61,550 ($29.59 per hour) based on May 2023 data applicable through 2026. Entry-level positions start at $39,020 annually ($18.76 per hour), while top earners make $101,910 ($48.99 per hour). Mean wages are $65,790 annually ($31.63 per hour).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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What work visa is required for foreign plumbers to work in the US in 2026?
Foreign plumbers qualify for H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas when US employers demonstrate temporary labor shortages; the FY2026 statutory cap is 66,000 visas. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification and file USCIS Form I-129 with supporting job order details. Visa validity is up to 1 year, extendable to 3 years maximum.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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What education and experience are needed to start as a plumber in the US with no background?
A high school diploma or GED and being at least 18 years old qualify applicants for registered apprenticeship programs lasting 4 to 5 years. These programs include 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 144 hours of related technical instruction annually. No prior experience is required, but mechanical aptitude is tested.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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What documents are required to apply for plumber apprenticeship programs in the US?
Applicants must submit a high school diploma or GED, proof of age (18+ via birth certificate or ID), Social Security card, and driver's license or state ID. Some programs require a pre-apprenticeship drug test and physical exam results. Applications go through DOL-registered sponsors found on Apprenticeship.gov.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship