Pipe Welder
Rk
Journeyman pipe welder/fitter performing ASME pressure vessel welding.
5 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Henderson, CO
Onsite
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Facility Operation
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Plumbing
Structural Metal Framing
Construction Services
Advanced Fabrication
Building Services
Sector Specialisms
Mechanical
Service
Steel
Energy
Water
Electrical
Construction
Manufacturing
Role
What you would be doing
weld fixtures
blueprint reading
weld quality
equipment operation
joint fit‑up
machine maintenance
- Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
- Create specific weldment setups and fixtures to meet geometric requirements.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Assist foreman or superintendent with production tracking and order status.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, P&IDs, and specifications.
- Support and train other welders and laborers as needed.
- Use and maintain welding equipment (e.g., overhead cranes, jib cranes, forklifts).
- Perform high-quality welds including X-ray quality on pressure vessels and piping.
- Operate trade-specific machinery and tools (e.g., calipers, weld gauges, tape measures).
- Fit up weld joints using shop blueprints and rotator-specific techniques.
- All employees are accountable for safety and are empowered to stop unsafe work.
- Identify and communicate product defects to foreman.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on weld machines and evaluate performance.
What you bring
fcaw
mig
arc
tig
asme
osha
- Knowledge of metallurgy and mechanical welding techniques.
- Familiar with welding on rotators and corresponding fit-up.
- Minimal supervision required; able to coordinate own tasks.
- At 90 days: must meet production goals.
- Must pass 6G FCAW weld test within one week of hire (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, pulse preferred).
- Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces, and in all weather conditions.
- Familiarity with pipe trade tools (e.g., Two-Hole Pins, pipe wraps, center-finders).
- Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.
- Prior successful completion of a 6G FCAW weld test required before hire.
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- 1st and 2nd shift- 15% Shift Differential
- Weld to ASME standards including B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9.
- Good judgment and initiative in resolving issues.
- Lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- 5 years of general experience, 3 years of welding experience preferred.
- Required to complete all RK Mechanical safety and health training (e.g., OSHA 10, CPR).
- At 60 days: must have own set of hand tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with MIG, ARC, and preferably TIG welding processes.
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
- Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
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Overview
1963
Year Founded
The company traces its roots back to its founding in Colorado.
1985
Year Incorporated
The company became officially incorporated, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey.
- Headquartered in Denver with strategic facilities in Aurora, Henderson, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, it now anchors the Mountain West skyline.
- Combining construction, advanced fabrication, CNC machining and mission‑critical services, RK delivers end‑to‑end project solutions.
- Its seven business lines—Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Mission Critical, Energy, Water, and Service—drive diversified revenue streams.
- Projects span from hospital systems and data centers to industrial plants and water infrastructure, showcasing wide sector competence.
- Despite operating at scale, RK retains its hands‑on ethos, leveraging in‑house fabrication bays and licensed professionals.
- Its expansion into the Southwest reflects a growth mindset, investing in large, purpose-built fabrication hubs.
- A rare blend in its market, RK complements traditional construction with precision machining, metal fabrication and full‑service value delivery.
- Hard Work. Big Passion.
- Respect, teamwork, passion and advancement.
- “Can‑do” attitude and drive to excel.
- Employees feel heard, valued and fulfilled through listening tours and brown‑bag sessions.
- Annual picnic, golf outings, BBQs, years‑of‑service celebrations.
- Safety, mentorship, accountability, relationships and teamwork.
50+ LEED Experts
LEED-Accredited Professionals
The company employs over 50 professionals who are accredited in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, demonstrating expertise in sustainable design and construction.
100+ Sustainable Projects
Completed LEED-Certified Projects
The company has successfully completed over 100 projects that meet the rigorous sustainability standards set by the LEED certification program.
- First Colorado mechanical contractor in USGBC LEED program.
- Largest portfolio of LEED-certified mechanical projects in the state.
- ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system certified.
- Equal opportunity employer policy covering sex, gender identity, disability, etc.
- No DEI‑specific strategy or gender‑based targets publicly stated.
- No gender‑split workforce data disclosed.
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