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Shop Fitter

RK Industries
United States, Colorado, Denver
3800 Xanthia Street (Show on map)
May 08, 2026
Description Perform trade specific work consistent with production procedures in a shop environment. Work shall meet all efficiency, safety, and quality requirements to ensure finished product meets or exceeds customer expectations. . RK Company Overview RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set. With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader. Position Summary Perform trade specific work consistent with production procedures in a shop environment. Work shall meet all efficiency, safety, and quality requirements to ensure finished product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Role Responsibilities Responsible for compliance with all safety processes and procedures. Must have knowledge of all trade materials and tools. Operate trade specific shop tools and machinery. Ability to read and understand production drawings, labels and measurements. Interpret job orders and drawings as needed for area of assignment. Layout and fabrication of piping spools from production drawings. Inspect and document product compliance. Ability to review produced work for correctness. Perform quality control inspections. Ability to maintain clean and orderly tools/work area. Handle materials. Maintains time records accurately. Work closely with fabrication team members in a collaborative team environment. Help with maintenance of relevant shop production equipment. Assist in the training of new employees. Provide information on daily production to assist with production tracking. Work with shop foreman to ensure production goals are met. Communicate status of orders to the shop leadership. Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately create equipment and products.. Identify product defects and effectively communicate defects to project foreman. Working with overheard cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts. Perform prioritized work flow assignments as directed by foreman or shop superintendent. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Shop Fitter-1 High school degree or GED preferred or equivalent combination of skills and experience. Trade specific training, experience and knowledge. Receives direct supervision. Performs fabrication/production responsibilities with supervision. Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager. Role specific skills and experience required. Career Level: Shop Fitter-2 Good communication skills both verbal and written. Good trade specific training, experience and knowledge. Good knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials. Performs fabrication/production responsibilities with moderate supervision. Career Level: Shop Fitter-3 Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Strong trade specific training, experience and knowledge. Strong knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials. Performs fabrication/production responsibilities with minimal supervision. Minimum Physical Requirements 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. 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