Pipefitter

Looking to elevate your career in pipefitting and fabrication? At RK Industries, we don't just offer jobs, we build careers. Join a company where your skills are recognized, your growth is prioritized, and your contributions truly matter. Whether you're refining your craft or ready to take on new challenges, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects alongside the best in the industry. With competitive pay, robust benefits, mentorship opportunities, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus plus up to $5,000 for relocation, this is your opportunity to take your future to the next level with a company that's built to lead and built to last.

RK Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication, and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK comprises seven distinct business units that collaborate to deliver seamless project execution. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards, and professional excellence enable us to turn our customers' boldest ideas into reality.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Pipefitter to join our fabrication team. The Pipefitter will be responsible for interpreting complex drawings and executing high-precision pipe layout, fitting, and tack welding in alignment with project specifications. This role plays a key part in delivering quality prefabricated piping systems and ensuring safety and efficiency in every task.

Role Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from isometric drawings, spool sheets, and blueprints for precise pipe layout and fitting.

• Perform accurate tack welding and pipe assembly for prefabrication projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and tolerances.

• Utilize tools such as bevellers, grinders, tape measures, levels, and center finders for pipe preparation and assembly.

• Collaborate with welders and QA inspectors to ensure assemblies meet quality and dimensional standards.

• Follow all shop safety protocols and use proper PPE.

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, aligned with RK's 6S shop practices.

• Take direction from Shop Supervisors, Foremen, and Training Supervisors and incorporate feedback effectively.

• Assist in mentoring and training less experienced team members.

• Meet project deadlines while upholding quality craftsmanship.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of pipefitting experience, preferably in a fabrication shop or industrial setting.

• Proficient in tacking and pipe layout techniques.

• Experience with welding or fitting using a rotator.

• Knowledge of metallurgy and both manual and mechanical welding techniques.

• Must be able to pass a GMAW-MC pipe tacking test post-hire.

• Familiarity with trade tools such as Two-Hole Pins, Pipe wraps, Center-finders, and Angle finders.

• Able to work independently under minimal supervision with sound judgment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Work in a variety of environments including indoors, outdoors, confined spaces, and elevated areas.

• Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch as needed.

• Tolerate exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.

• Possess working knowledge of all relevant tools and materials.

• Responsible for personal safety and empowered to stop work if unsafe conditions exist.

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.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law