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Overview

Become a valued member of our team as a Shop Welder, where you'll operate and maintain welding equipment, interpret blueprints, and ensure high-quality welds. Whether you're starting your welding career or bringing extensive experience, you'll have opportunities to grow, mentor others, and support continuous improvement in a safe, collaborative environment. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to develop your skills while contributing to a dynamic manufacturing team, this role offers a clear path for advancement and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

RK Company Overview

As a second-, 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 represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers\' greatest concepts into reality.

Position Summary

Perform trade specific quality work consistent with AWS standards, OSHA requirements, and company procedures to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup & Maintenance: Configure, operate, and maintain welding and trade-specific machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Analyze work orders, technical drawings, and blueprints to accurately determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Label and Equipment Selection: Interpret labels and select the appropriate machinery and operational sequence based on project needs.
• Inspection & Documentation: Conduct thorough inspections to verify product compliance; maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Testing: Proficient in visual inspection to assess weld quality.
• Record Keeping: Accurately document inspection results and quality assessments to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Material Handling Equipment Operation: Operate lift trucks and overhead cranes safely to transport materials and components.
• Measurement Skills: Use precision tools, such as tape measures, to ensure accurate dimensions and alignments.
• Procedure Adherence: Understand and follow all shop procedures to maintain consistency and quality in work processes.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to established safety standards and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Consistently utilize appropriate PPE to safeguard against workplace hazards.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understand and comply with industry regulations and standards (OSHA, AWS).
• Effective Communication: Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
• Workplace Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote efficiency and safety.
• Additional Duties: Perform other assignments as directed to support team objectives and operational needs.

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. (per your original content wording).

Shop Welder-1 (Entry to mid level):

• Entry-level role focused on basic welding tasks under supervision; ideal for individuals with foundational welding skills seeking to develop expertise.
• 2+ years of welding and metal processing experience (FCAW, MIG).
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in welding or metal fabrication.
• Must obtain 3G welding certification before advancing to Shop Welder-2.
• Ability to efficiently weld and inspect basic products meeting quality standards; reads and interprets simple blueprints and weld symbols.
• Performs basic welding equipment maintenance under supervision; understands foundational weld symbols and intermediate math; team-oriented.

Shop Welder-2

• Includes all Shop Welder-1 qualifications plus more complex welding work performed independently.
• 3+ years of welding and metal processing experience (FCAW, MIG, in multiple modes of transfer).
• 3G certified required; must obtain 6G welding certification before advancing to Shop Welder-3.
• Proficient in welding and inspecting medium complexity tickets (including light metals) meeting quality standards.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings independently; performs routine maintenance on welding equipment.
• Applies intermediate math including some trigonometry and geometry.
• Mentors Shop Welder-1s; strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactively collaborates with team members to meet production goals and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Shop Welder-3

• Senior-level welder responsible for complex welding projects, structural fittings, and team leadership.
• 5+ years of welding, metal processing and structural fitting.
• Expert welding and inspecting advanced complexity tickets (including light and heavy structural metals).
• Reads and interprets advanced blueprints and manages job requirements independently; troubleshoots welding equipment maintenance.
• Mentors Shop Welder-1s & Shop Welder-2s; applies advanced math including trigonometry and geometry.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of up to seven welders; manages performance metrics and recommends process improvements.
• Regularly communicates order status and production updates to leadership; demonstrates deep understanding of welding codes and quality assurance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and collaboration with engineering and production teams; supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas; in high places, tight places, and confined spaces.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch; work in all types of weather.
• Working knowledge of all trade materials and tools; ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; all employees are accountable for safety and health and may stop work if an unsafe condition is present.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our culture of safety guides everything we do: Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards: Recognized across Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Service
• Benefits: Competitive benefits to support growth and well-being
• Philanthropy: RK Foundation supports local services for over a decade
• Development: RK University and apprenticeship programs for career advancement

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 protected status or any other status protected by applicable law.