Structural Welder
Rk
Fabricate and weld structural metal components per blueprints and safety standards.
4 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 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
welding operations
equipment maintenance
machine selection
blueprint interpretation
safety compliance
mentor welders
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Mentors Welder 1s.
- Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Perform welds to required quality and code standards.
- Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
- Leads and mentors up to 5 Welders.
- Operate welding machinery and equipment specific to trade.
- Inspect work and document compliance.
- Select the proper machine and sequence of operations.
- Work in all types of weather.
- Participates in continuous improvement efforts.
- All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
- Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment.
- Comply with safety and shop rules.
- Follows direction and completes tasks under close supervision.
- Contributes to lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
- Interpret job orders, cut lists, and blueprints.
What you bring
fcaw
gmaw
3g certified
6g certified
blueprint reading
5+ years
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Proficient in FCAW and GMAW across multiple transfer modes.
- Certified in 3G and 6G welding, with SMAW proficiency.
- Can weld light metals and medium-complexity components.
- Intermediate math skills including some geometry and trigonometry.
- 3G certified in welding.
- Communicates job status to shop leadership.
- RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors must meet safety system requirements, including RK Orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification, and OSHA 10.
- Read and use a tape measure accurately.
- Working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
- 5+ years of welding, metal processing, and structural fitting experience.
- Certified in 3G and able to obtain 6G certification.
- Advanced math skills including trigonometry and geometry.
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Proficient in basic welds meeting quality standards.
- Lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- All Welder 1 qualifications plus:
- Mastery of weld symbols.
- Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
- 3–5 years of welding and metal processing experience.
- Capable of performing advanced-complexity welds.
- Able to weld light and heavy structural metals.
- Strong ability in blueprint reading and layout.
- Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
- Basic knowledge of weld symbols.
- All Welder 2 qualifications plus:
- Ability to perform intermediate math.
- 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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