Journeyman - Pipefitter

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays

Health Insurance with an $100 wellness

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Job summary

RK Industries in Denver, CO is seeking a Journeyman Pipefitter to join our field operations on active construction projects. You will install, assemble, fabricate, repair, and maintain piping systems for industrial and commercial facilities, reading isometric drawings to plan pipe runs.

Expect to measure, cut, thread, weld, rig, and set piping and supports, perform system testing, startup support, and quality control inspections.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level Pipefitter experience in commercial, industrial, or mechanical construction.
• Ability to read isometric drawings, blueprints, specifications, and piping layouts.
• Experience with pipe installation, welding, rigging, fitting, testing, and startup support.
• Strong understanding of complex piping systems and safe jobsite practices.
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship, accuracy, accountability, and supporting team success.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, fabricate, repair, and maintain piping systems for industrial and commercial mechanical projects.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings, blueprints, specifications, and field layouts to plan accurate pipe runs.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, weld, rig, and set piping, supports, hangers, and related components.
• Perform layout activities, material takeoffs, and trade-related material, tool, and equipment requisitions to support schedules and deadlines.
• Support system testing, equipment startup, pressure testing, quality control inspections, troubleshooting, and diagnostics when needed.
• Help maintain crew productivity and safe, reliable execution in the field.

Skills

Journeyman-level Pipefitter experience

Isometric drawings

Welding

Rigging

Reading blueprints

Testing & startup support

Job description

Journeyman Pipefitter

Denver, CO
$30-40/hr + Weekly Pay + Benefits

Complex systems. Expert craftmanship. Proven execution.

Journeyman Pipefitters are key contributors to field operations, performing critical work that ensures mechanical piping systems are built safely, accurately, and built to last. From reading isometric drawings and setting pipe runs to welding, rigging, and system testing, your precision and trade knowledge help keep major projects moving.

At RK Industries, you’ll perform the full range of Journeyman-level Pipefitter duties on active construction sites, supporting industrial and commercial mechanical systems through layout, fabrication, installation, testing, quality control, and trade-specific problem solving.

This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise alongside seasoned leaders and trusted teammates while building a long-term career path toward field leadership or technical mastery in the pipefitting trade.

What You’ll Do

• Install, assemble, fabricate, repair, and maintain piping systems for industrial and commercial mechanical projects.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings, blueprints, specifications, and field layouts to plan accurate pipe runs.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, weld, rig, and set piping, supports, hangers, and related components.
• Perform layout activities, material takeoffs, and trade-related material, tool, and equipment requisitions to support schedules and deadlines.
• Support system testing, equipment startup, pressure testing, quality control inspections, troubleshooting, and diagnostics when needed.
• Help maintain crew productivity and safe, reliable execution in the field.

What You Bring

• Journeyman-level Pipefitter experience in commercial, industrial, or mechanical construction.
• Ability to read isometric drawings, blueprints, specifications, and piping layouts.
• Experience with pipe installation, welding, rigging, fitting, testing, troubleshooting, and startup support.
• Strong understanding of complex piping systems and safe jobsite practices.
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship, accuracy, accountability, and supporting team success.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Build bigger.

Lead sophisticated, high-profile projects with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.

Have a voice.

Influence project strategy, field operations, and how RK continues to improve the way we build.

Build with an integrated team.

Tap into seven specialized business units and extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities.

Develop who's next.

Build future field leaders while continuing your own development through mentorship, hands-on learning, and RK University.

Build for the long term.

Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader.

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance with an $100 wellness incentive
• 401(K) with company match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

Build with purpose. Build with precision. Build your future with RK.