Journeyman - Pipefitter

rkmi; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Journeyman Pipefitter to join our field operations on active construction sites in Denver, CO. You will read isometric drawings, fabricate, install, weld, and test piping systems for industrial and commercial projects.

We offer competitive hourly pay, weekly payroll, and benefits along with opportunities for growth toward field leadership and technical mastery in pipefitting. Join a team that values precision, safety, and reliable field execution with a clear path

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level Pipefitter experience in commercial, industrial, or mechanical construction.
• Ability to read isometric drawings, blueprints, and piping layouts.
• Experience with pipe installation, welding, rigging, testing, and startup support.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, fabricate, repair, and maintain piping systems for industrial and commercial projects.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings, blueprints, specifications, and field layouts to plan pipe runs.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, weld, rig, and set piping, supports, and related components.
• Perform layout activities, material takeoffs, and requisitions to support schedules and deadlines.
• Support system testing, equipment startup, pressure testing, and quality inspections.
• Contribute to safe, productive field execution and team success.

Skills

Isometric drawings

Blueprints reading

Field operations

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 a $100 wellness incentive


• 401(K) with company match


• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

If you’re ready to bring your Pipefitting expertise to a team that values precision, safety, and reliable field execution, we’d like to talk.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis