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RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Journeyman Pipefitter

Full-Time
$30 - $40/hr
Mid
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting

About the job

Requirements
  • Journeyman-level Pipefitter experience in commercial, industrial, or mechanical construction.
  • Ability to read isometric drawings, blueprints, specifications, and piping layouts.
  • Experience with pipe installation, welding, rigging, fitting, testing, troubleshooting, and startup support.
  • Strong understanding of complex piping systems and safe jobsite practices.
  • Commitment to quality craftsmanship, accuracy, accountability, and supporting team success.
Responsibilities
  • Install, assemble, fabricate, repair, and maintain piping systems for industrial and commercial mechanical projects.
  • Read and interpret isometric drawings, blueprints, specifications, and field layouts to plan accurate pipe runs.
  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, weld, rig, and set piping, supports, hangers, and related components.
  • Perform layout activities, material takeoffs, and trade-related material, tool, and equipment requisitions to support schedules and deadlines.
  • Support system testing, equipment startup, pressure testing, quality control inspections, troubleshooting, and diagnostics when needed.
  • Help maintain crew productivity and safe, reliable execution in the field.

About the company

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 won ENR Specialty Firm of the Year on September 29, 2026.
  • RK says its Aurora expansion created nearly 1,200 jobs in 2026.
  • RK posted active hiring on October 5, 2026 across Denver, Aurora, Henderson, and Phoenix.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid 2025-2026 expansion can strain execution, quality, and cash discipline across new sites.
  • Skilled-trades competition in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas threatens staffing, schedules, and margins.
  • Any major safety failure or project blowup would damage RK's family-brand reputation.

What makes RK Industries unique

  • RK bundles mechanical, steel, electrical, water, service, and Mission Critical under one operator.
  • Its Aurora campus, opened April 2026, unifies headquarters, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing.
  • RK self-performs prefab and modular delivery across data centers, energy, healthcare, and government.

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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