Full-Time

Shop Electrician

RK Industries

RK Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Compensation Overview

$22 - $35/hr

Aurora, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
CAD

Get referred to RK Industries

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • 2+ years of electrical experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Vocational training in electrical preferred
  • 4+ years of electrical experience
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and technical drawings independently
  • Able to perform majority of electrician tasks independently while meeting quality and delivery expectations
  • Mentors Shop Electrician-1's
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Proactively collaborates with team members to meet production goals
  • Understands continuous improvement initiatives and is willing and able to make contributions
  • 6+ years of electrical experience
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams to effectively resolve complex electrical-related challenges and plan upcoming projects
  • Reads and interprets advanced blueprints and manages job requirements independently
  • Leads, mentors, develops, and drives a cross-functional manufacturing team
  • Demonstrates deep understanding of electrical codes, and quality assurance
  • Actively supports lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
  • Perform manufacturing tasks in a manner that is consistent with company policies and performance metrics with an attitude of excellence
  • Interpret job orders and drawings as needed for the area of assignment
  • Layout and fabrication of equipment and parts
  • Operate trade-specific machinery
  • Maintains time records accurately
  • Perform other assignments as directed by production management
  • Receives direct supervision in performing technical responsibilities
  • Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques, and procedures
  • Brings energy to a team under the general supervision of an experienced professional or manager
  • Electrician specific skills and experience required
  • Displays judgment and initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations

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

Get referred to RK Industries

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

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.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

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