Field Welder

RK Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay range: $38–$48

Medical plans with HSA/FSAs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability insurance

Career development via RK University

Job summary

RK Mechanical is hiring Field Welders to help build mechanical piping systems for commercial and industrial projects. If you work safely, know what quality looks like, and can deliver a sound, clean weld, we want to hear from you.

Weld pipe with SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW as required; plan daily/weekly work, meet production goals, and support installations. RK offers competitive pay, benefits, and career development.

Qualifications

• Field welding experience and knowledge of pipefitting practices, materials, and tools.
• Ability to follow established procedures, solve problems, and communicate when something needs attention.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and helping the crew succeed.

Responsibilities

• Weld pipe using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), and GMAW (MIG) as qualified by the project.
• Produce sound welds with a clean finish that meet quality standards.
• Support mechanical system installations and identify plan deviations.
• Plan daily/weekly work, coordinate with crew, and request needed materials/tools.
• Meet production goals while maintaining safe, high-quality workmanship.
• Maintain personal hand tools for your assigned work.

Skills

Field welding

Pipefitting knowledge

Procedures following

Safety mindset

Job description

Bring your skills to the field and take pride in every weld. RK Mechanical is hiring Field Welders to help build mechanical piping systems for commercial and industrial projects. If you work safely, know what quality looks like, and can deliver a sound, clean weld, we want to hear from you.

RK is a second-generation, family-owned company with seven businesses spanning construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services. Here, your craftsmanship contributes to projects you can see take shape.

What you’ll do

• Weld pipe using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), and GMAW (MIG), as qualified and required by the project.

• Produce complete, sound welds that meet quality standards and have a clean finish.

• Support mechanical system installations and identify work that may fall short of plans, specifications, or code requirements.

• Plan daily and weekly work, coordinate with the crew, and request the materials, tools, and equipment needed to keep work moving.

• Meet production goals while maintaining safe, high-quality workmanship.

• Maintain the personal hand tools needed for your assigned work.

What you bring

• Field welding experience and knowledge of pipefitting practices, materials, and tools.

• The ability to follow established procedures, solve problems, and communicate when something needs attention.

• A commitment to safety, quality, and helping your crew succeed.

Field Welder 1 and Field Welder 2 assignments depend on your skills, experience, and level of responsibility. Field Welder 1 may provide crew guidance and work with more independence; Field Welder 2 works with closer supervision.

What RK offers

• $38-$48 per hour, with weekly pay.

• Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, plus dental and vision coverage.

• A 401(k) with an immediate company match and 100% vesting.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Company-provided life insurance and AD&D, with supplemental options.

• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.

• Career development through RK University, employee discounts, and access to confidential counseling and financial advice.

Safety comes first at RK.

Every employee has the authority to stop work when an unsafe condition is present. This role may involve working indoors or outdoors, in varied weather, at heights or in confined spaces. It requires climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, and crouching, as well as occasional lifting and carrying of 51-75 pounds.

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