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Pipe Fabricator

Mechanical - Shop Denver, Colorado

Salary: USD 28.00 - 35.00 Hourly

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Description

The Pipe Fabricator is a key contributor to our shop operations, responsible for transforming raw materials into precise, high-quality piping assemblies that keep projects moving forward. From reading blueprints and interpreting specifications to cutting, fitting, and welding pipe, this role requires accuracy, craftsmanship, and a commitment to safety at every stage of fabrication.

Working in a fast-paced shop environment, you’ll prepare and assemble piping systems that are staged and shipped to job sites for seamless installation. Your ability to produce clean, code-compliant work ensures projects stay on schedule and meet the highest quality standards.

Pipe Fabricators are valued for their technical skill, reliability, and attention to detail. Their contributions form the backbone of every mechanical system we deliver—making them an essential part of successful project execution.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Perform trade specific quality work consistent with CAD/FAB and Energy procedures to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate trade specific machinery.

• Must be able to read and understand labels, and the ability to pick the proper machine as well as sequence of operation required to form raw materials.

• Interpret job orders and drawings as needed for area of assignment.

• Layout and fabrication of hand makes.

• Inspects and documents product compliance

• Handle materials.

• Working knowledge of capacities of equipment.

• Maintains time records accurately.

• Work closely with other fabricators and labors to improve their skills.

• Maintenance of equipment.

• Assist shop superintendent in the training of new employees.

• Assist shop superintendent with production tracking.

• Work with shop foreman to insure production goals are met.

• Communicate status of orders to the shop superintendent.

• Perform other assignments as directed by shop superintendent.

Qualifications

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.

• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.

• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.

• Work in all types of weather.

• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.

• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental (

Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition (

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards (

Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation (

Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University ( & RK Apprenticeship Program (

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

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