Full-Time

Machine Operator

Steel

Updated on 8/21/2026

RK Industries

RK Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Compensation Overview

$25 - $30/hr

Henderson, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Python
CPR
First Aid

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Requirements
  • Five to ten years of experience in a structural shop fitting stairs, rails, beams, and columns.
  • Experience operating a variety of computer numerical control fabrication equipment.
  • Ability to read drawings and use a tape measure, understand decimals, and perform complex calculations.
  • Working knowledge of equipment capacities.
  • Experience with structural fabrication is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of trade materials and tools.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including dusty, noisy, hazardous, elevated, tight, and confined spaces, and in all types of weather.
  • Ability to climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.
  • Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 pounds occasionally, apply 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and move up to 16 to 22 pounds constantly.
  • Ability to comply with company safety and health policies and training requirements, including OSHA 10.
Responsibilities
  • Operate production machinery, including computer numerical control fabrication equipment.
  • Inspect and document product compliance.
  • Handle materials.
  • Maintain equipment.
  • Maintain accurate time records.
  • Work closely with other fabricators and laborers to improve their skills.
  • Work with the shop foreman to ensure production goals are met.
  • Communicate order status to the shop superintendent.
  • Perform other assignments as directed by the shop superintendent.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with G-Code and Python for machine operation.
  • Structural fabrication experience.
  • Ability to help train new and upcoming employees.

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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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.

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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