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RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Production Planner

Full-Time
$28 - $34/hr
Mid
Aurora, CO, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProduction Planning & Scheduling

About the job

Requirements
  • Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related field.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple schedules, material requirements, and production priorities.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and established budgets.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and production sequencing plans.
  • Experience with production scheduling software and database maintenance.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to review productivity data and recommend process improvements.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and make recommendations while working within established procedures.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Shop Superintendent with daily production planning and scheduling to ensure fabricated products meet or exceed customer requirements.
  • Coordinate fabrication schedules and update production forecasts to optimize workflow and batch flow through the shop.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to coordinate material procurement based on fabrication sequences, construction schedules, and shop requirements.
  • Review sequencing plans, budgeted hours, fabrication requirements, and delivery dates to support efficient production.
  • Enter production sequences into internal scheduling systems and develop work orders for fabrication.
  • Maintain and update the Global Shop Solutions scheduling database to support accurate production planning.
  • Verify estimated hours are reflected in production sequence plans and coordinate with Operations to address discrepancies.
  • Interpret blueprints and specifications to recommend process improvements and identify potential cost impacts.
  • Track and analyze shop productivity, establish production rates, and share findings with the Shop Superintendent.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Global Shop Solutions is beneficial.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills when working with shop personnel, Purchasing, Project Managers, and Field Operations.

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