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RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Sheet Metal Installer

Full-Time
$25 - $40/yr+ Annual incentive bonus
Senior
Cheyenne, WY, USA+1 moreMore locations: Fort Collins, CO, USA
In Person
Building TradesWelding & Sheet Metal

About the job

Requirements
  • A Journeyman or Master License and hands-on experience in sheet metal installation, construction, or related mechanical trades.
  • Strong knowledge of trade tools, equipment, materials, building codes, and jobsite best practices.
  • Ability to read layouts, perform technical troubleshooting, manage field responsibilities, and maintain high-quality workmanship.
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and team success.
  • Physical ability to work in active construction environments, including standing for extended periods and performing demanding trade work.
Responsibilities
  • Perform journeyman- or master-level sheet metal installation and related mechanical trade work on commercial and industrial construction projects.
  • Support daily field operations by completing layouts, material takeoffs, equipment start-ups, and trade-specific installation activities.
  • Coordinate crew productivity and help ensure schedules, deadlines, and project milestones are achieved safely and efficiently.
  • Conduct quality control inspections, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain compliance with project specifications, building codes, and safety standards.

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