The Sheet Metal Shop Welder plays a vital role in our fabrication team producing precise high-quality welds that bring complex designs to life. From interpreting blueprints and job orders to setting up and operating specialized machinery youll fabricate and weld sheet metal components that meet or exceed customer expectations. Every part you build contributes directly to the performance and success of our mechanical systems in the field.
Working in a fast-paced team-oriented shop youll collaborate with fabricators welders and foremen to meet production goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Youll also assist with training equipment maintenance and continuous improvement efforts to keep production running smoothly.
Sheet Metal Shop Welders are valued for their craftsmanship attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Their skill and precision ensure every assembly is built strong accurate and ready for installation making them an essential part of our success.
RK Overview
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction manufacturing custom fabrication and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods focus on safety and commitment to quality help bring our customers biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary
Performs the full range of Journeyman or Master Journeyman level duties for Plumbing Piping Sheet Metal Electrical Ironworking and Welding in the construction finishing repair etc. of buildings.
Role Responsibilities
- Operate trade specific machinery.
- Must be able to read and understand labels and the ability to pick the proper machine as well as sequence of operation required to form raw materials.
- Interpret job orders and drawings as needed for area of assignment.
- Layout and fabrication of hand makes.
- Inspects and documents product compliance
- Handle materials.
- Working knowledge of capacities of equipment.
- Maintains time records accurately.
- Work closely with other fabricators welders and laborers to improve their skills.
- Maintenance of equipment.
- Assist shop superintendent in the training of new employees.
- Assist shop superintendent with production tracking.
- Work with shop foreman to insure production goals are met.
- Communicate status of orders to the shop superintendent.
- Perform other assignments as directed by shop superintendent.
- Qualify and maintain procedure relevant to field of work.
Qualifications
- High school degree or GED preferred or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Receives direct supervision.
- Performs technical responsibilities.
- Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts techniques and procedures.
- Coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.
- Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.
- Skilled specialist.
- Role specific skills and experience required.
- Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability
- Work outside inside and in dusty noisy and hazardous areas.
- Work in high places tight places confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
- Climb balance squat kneel and crouch.
- Work in all types of weather.
- Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
- Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
What Sets RK Industries Apart
- Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value guiding everything we do each day: Health Safety & Environmental
- Awards: Whether in Construction Manufacturing Fabrication or Service RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
- Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
- 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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.