Skilled Laborer – Sheet Metal

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Mechanical in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a Skilled Laborer – Sheet Metal to support our sheet metal and mechanical teams with material handling, loading and unloading, and site cleanup. No prior experience is required; a strong work ethic, safety mindset, and willingness to learn are essential.

This hands-on role offers growth in the skilled trades within a family-owned company that values safety, teamwork, and ongoing training through RK University and our apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to learn and grow in the skilled trades.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials.
• Material handling.
• Clean-up of work areas.
• Support sheet metal and mechanical teams on site.

Job description

Join RK Mechanical as a Skilled Laborer – Sheet Metal and build your career with a leading, family-owned construction company. In this hands-on role, you’ll support sheet metal and mechanical teams with material handling, loading and unloading, jobsite cleanup, and other trade-related tasks. No previous experience is required—just a strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and willingness to learn and grow in the skilled trades.

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Summary of Duties

Perform general manual labor and miscellaneous tasks utilizing some trade related skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading.
• Lifting.
• Material handling.
• Clean-up work areas.

Accountability

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop or site specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Apprentice/Skilled Labor Career Level

• Receives direct supervision.
• Performs technical responsibilities.
• Work is generally structured or recurring.
• Objectives based on established guidelines, processes and operating procedures.
• Relevant past experience is not necessarily required.
• Entry-level position.

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 to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.