Full-Time

Pipe Shop Fabricator

Updated on 8/20/2026

RK Industries

RK Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Compensation Overview

$24 - $32/hr

Denver, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Good knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials
  • Performs fabrication/production responsibilities with moderate supervision
  • Performs fabrication/production responsibilities with minimal supervision
  • Level is commensurate with experience
  • 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, move, and/or carry 50 lbs
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for compliance with all safety processes and procedures
  • Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools
  • Operate trade specific shop tools and machinery
  • Ability to read and understand production drawings, labels and measurements
  • Interpret job orders and drawings as needed for area of assignment
  • Layout and fabrication of piping spools from production drawings
  • Inspect and document product compliance
  • Ability to review produced work for correctness
  • Perform quality control inspections
  • Ability to maintain clean and orderly tools/work area
  • Handle materials
  • Maintains time records accurately
  • Work closely with fabrication team members in a collaborative team environment
  • Help with maintenance of relevant shop production equipment
  • Assist in the training of new employees
  • Provide information on daily production to assist with production tracking
  • Work with shop foreman to insure production goals are met
  • Communicate status of orders to the shop leadership
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • High school degree or GED preferred or equivalent combination of skills and experience

RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • RK opened its Aurora headquarters on April 1, 2026, targeting nearly 1,200 jobs.
  • LinkedIn said RK expanded into Arizona and Texas and won major HPC work.
  • RK Water opened a 35,440-square-foot Denver facility in spring 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Digital Shovel sued RK in Colorado over portable mining patents in 2024.
  • Powell Electrical Systems filed a Texas breach-of-contract suit against RK on August 11, 2025.
  • Aurora tax credits require hiring targets; missed benchmarks trigger clawbacks by 2034.

What makes RK Industries unique

  • RK Industries combines construction, fabrication, service, and manufacturing under one roof.
  • Its eight divisions span RK Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Energy, Water, and Mission Critical.
  • The April 2026 Aurora headquarters consolidates operations, manufacturing, and support teams.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Employee Discounts

Mental Health Support