Shop Foreman- Pipe Welder

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries (as represented) seeks a Shop Foreman to supervise fabrication shop activities, directing craft employees and coordinating production schedules to meet project budgets and quality standards.

Responsible for enforcing safety requirements, mentoring staff, and maintaining productive relationships with customers while ensuring compliance with codes and specs.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication, welding, or related skilled trade.
• Experience leading craft employees or supervising teams.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and job orders.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality standards, and cost control.
• Ability to plan work, coordinate personnel and equipment, and adjust priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct assigned craft employees daily.
• Plan work based on production schedules, project priorities, and available equipment.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedules.
• Review production schedules and estimate labor-hour requirements.
• Monitor productivity and stay within project budgets.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and job orders.
• Direct fabrication and assembly of piping systems, components, and shop-fabricated products.
• Ensure products meet codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of fabrication methods, welding processes, and safety requirements.
• Inspect work in progress and completed assemblies for quality.

Skills

MIG fabrication

Stainless steel fabrication

6G cert

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Job description

Position Overview

The Shop Foreman is a highly skilled leader responsible for supervising and coordinating fabrication activities while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This position provides daily direction to craft employees, manages production schedules and labor requirements, interprets blueprints and specifications, and ensures fabricated assemblies meet applicable codes, customer expectations, and project requirements.

The Shop Foreman builds and maintains a skilled workforce by creating a respectful, positive working environment, developing strong relationships, mentoring employees, and consistently putting people first.

Position Summary

The Shop Foreman supervises and coordinates the daily activities of assigned craft employees within the fabrication shop. This position ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.

The Shop Foreman is responsible for enforcing company policies and safety requirements, directing fabrication activities, supporting workforce development, and maintaining a respectful and productive shop environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and provide daily direction to assigned craft employees.

• Plan and assign work based on production schedules, project priorities, employee skill levels, and available equipment.

• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet fabrication and construction schedules.

• Review production schedules and estimate labor-hour requirements.

• Monitor productivity and work within established project budgets.

• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, shop drawings, and job orders.

• Direct the fabrication and assembly of piping systems, components, and other shop-fabricated products.

• Ensure fabricated products meet project specifications, applicable codes, quality requirements, and customer standards.

• Maintain a working knowledge of fabrication methods, welding processes, code requirements, materials, and metals.

• Inspect work in progress and completed assemblies to verify quality and craftsmanship.

• Identify production challenges and coordinate solutions to minimize delays, rework, and material waste.

• Assist with daily scheduling, weekly work planning, and the development of project master plans.

• Maintain accurate employee time, labor, productivity, and production records.

• Enforce company policies, shop procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Provide a safe working environment for RK employees, visitors, and other personnel.

• Partner with Corporate Safety representatives and other internal departments as requested.

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers.

• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace conflicts professionally and consistently.

• Promote a respectful, positive, and inclusive working environment.

• Coach, mentor, and develop employees at all skill and experience levels.

• Provide employees with clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and opportunities for professional development.

• Assist with onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and corrective action when appropriate.

• Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, and materials, including tool check-in and check-out procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have MIG and Stainless-Steel Fabrication experience

• 6G Cert is a plus

• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, welding, mechanical construction, or a related skilled trade.

• Previous experience leading, supervising, or providing direction to craft employees.

• Strong working knowledge of fabrication processes, welding methods, materials, metals, and applicable code requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and job orders.

• Ability to plan work, coordinate employees and equipment, and adjust priorities to meet production schedules.

• Strong understanding of safety practices, quality standards, productivity expectations, and cost control.

• Ability to identify problems, exercise sound judgment, and recommend practical solutions.

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate labor, production, and timekeeping records.

• Ability to build positive working relationships and effectively mentor employees.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project management, safety, quality, and operations teams.

• Role-specific technical skills, certifications, and experience may be required based on assigned fabrication activities.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work indoors, outdoors, and in dusty, noisy, or potentially hazardous environments.

• Work at heights, in tight spaces, in confined spaces, and in other challenging locations.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.

• Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

• Safely operate and work around fabrication tools, machinery, and equipment.

• Maintain working knowledge of trade-related materials, tools, and equipment.

• Occasionally lift and carry 51 to 75 pounds.

• Frequently exert 31 to 45 pounds of force.

• Constantly exert up to 16 to 22 pounds of force to move or handle objects.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety & Environmental

Awards: Whether in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits designed to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy: RK Industries builds stronger communities through our projects and invests in local services through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development: RK University provides hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers. Programs include leadership development, technical training, and accredited apprenticeships: RK University and RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.