Rk
Family‑owned construction and fabrication specialist offering mechanical, steel, electrical, energy and water services.
Shop Fabricator
Fabricate and assemble components using shop equipment, following drawings and safety standards.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Trade Fabricator role performs trade‑specific quality work in line with CAD/FAB and Energy procedures to meet or exceed customer expectations. The position requires operating machinery, interpreting drawings, inspecting product compliance, and cooperating with the shop team to achieve production goals. • Operate trade‑specific machinery and select the proper machine and operation sequence based on labels and raw material requirements. • Interpret job orders and drawings to guide fabrication tasks. • Layout and fabricate hand‑made components. • Inspect and document product compliance with specifications. • Handle and manage materials throughout the shop. • Maintain knowledge of equipment capacities and perform routine equipment maintenance. • Collaborate with fellow fabricators and laborers to improve their skills. • Assist the shop superintendent in training new employees and tracking production. • Work with the shop foreman to ensure production goals are met and communicate order status to the superintendent. • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety protocols. • Exercise the right to stop work for unsafe conditions and promptly report hazards. • Work in outdoor, indoor, dusty, noisy, hazardous, high‑place, tight, and confined spaces, and in all weather conditions. • Perform climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, and crouching motions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸machinery operation
- ▸drawing interpretation
- ▸component fabrication
- ▸quality inspection
- ▸material handling
- ▸equipment maintenance
What You Bring
• Record time accurately. • Complete required safety trainings, including orientation, shop‑specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, hazard identification, and OSHA 10. • Lift and carry 51–75 lb occasionally, 31–45 lb frequently, and 16–22 lb constantly.
Requirements
- ▸timekeeping
- ▸safety training
- ▸cpr/aed
- ▸osha 10
- ▸heavy lifting
Benefits
RK Industries is a second‑generation, family‑owned business led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized units, the company delivers construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services focused on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. The in‑house capabilities let ideas become real solutions, supported by mentorship, RK University, accredited apprenticeships, and competitive benefits. RK’s core values emphasize an unmatched safety culture, industry‑recognized awards, comprehensive benefits, and community philanthropy through the RK Foundation. Ongoing development opportunities include hands‑on training, leadership pathways, and the accredited apprenticeship program.
Work Environment
Onsite