Millwright Rigger

Overview

RK Mechanical is hiring experienced Millwrights and Millwright Riggers to support large-scale industrial and mechanical projects where precision, safety, and craftsmanship matter. This is an opportunity to work steady, long-term projects with a well-organized team that respects the trade, offers competitive pay, and provides strong leadership in the field. If you are looking for consistent work, a safety-driven culture, and room to grow into lead or foreman roles, RK Mechanical is a solid place to build your career.

Self. Made. at RK — At RK, Self. Made. isn’t just a tagline; it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. Our in-house capabilities allow employees to see their ideas become real solutions, enabling meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment provide the stability of a family-owned company with the momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

The Millwright Rigger supports construction projects by safely rigging, lifting, setting, and installing heavy mechanical equipment and structural components. This position works closely with crane operators, supervisors, and other trades to ensure equipment is installed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with construction drawings, lift plans, and safety regulations.

• Perform safe rigging and lifting operations for construction equipment and materials
• Select, inspect, and properly use rigging equipment including slings, shackles, chains, hoists, spreader bars, and cranes
• Signal and communicate with crane operators during lifts
• Load, unload, position, and secure machinery and components
• Set, level, align, and anchor mechanical equipment
• Coordinate work activities with other trades and site supervision
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow OSHA, ANSI, and site-specific safety rules
• Other duties as assigned
• Drawings ready for inspection at all times

• 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. Notify your supervisor so the hazard can be corrected.
• RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems, including RK Mechanical Orientation, shop-specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.

• 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.

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

Awards
: RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service — Accreditations & Recognition

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

Philanthropy
: RK Industries invests in the community by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation

Development
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Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities to advance careers, including leadership and technical learning opportunities, and our accredited apprenticeship program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.