Shop Welder

Become a valued member of our team as a Shop Welder, where you’ll engage in hands‑on work operating and maintaining welding equipment, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring high‑quality welds. Whether you’re beginning your welding career or bringing extensive experience, you’ll have opportunities to grow, mentor others, and support continuous improvement in a safe, collaborative environment.

If you’re detail‑oriented, safety‑conscious, and eager to develop your skills while contributing to a dynamic manufacturing team, this role offers a clear path for advancement and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

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.

Perform trade specific quality work consistent with AWS standards, OSHA requirements, and company procedures to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.

• Equipment Setup & Maintenance:
  Configure, operate, and maintain welding and trade‑specific machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Blueprint Interpretation:
  Analyze work orders, technical drawings, and blueprints to accurately determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Label and Equipment Selection:
  Interpret labels and select the appropriate machinery and operational sequence based on project needs.
• Inspection & Documentation:
  Conduct thorough inspections to verify product compliance; maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Testing:
  Proficient in visual inspection to assess weld quality.
• Record Keeping:
  Accurately document inspection results and quality assessments to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Material Handling Equipment Operation:
  Operate lift trucks and overhead cranes safely to transport materials and components.
• Measurement
  
  Skills:
  
  Employ precision tools, such as tape measures, to ensure accurate dimensions and alignments.
• Procedure Adherence:
  Understand and follow all shop procedures to maintain consistency and quality in work processes.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to established safety standards and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  Consistently utilize appropriate PPE to safeguard against workplace hazards.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Understand and comply with industry regulations and standards, such as those set by OSHA and the American Welding Society (AWS).
• Effective Communication:
  Clearly communicate with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
• Workplace Organization:
  Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote efficiency and safety.
• Additional Duties:
  Perform other assignments as directed to support team objectives and operational needs.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Entry‑level role focused on performing basic welding tasks under supervision. Ideal for individuals with foundational welding skills seeking to develop expertise in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of welding and metal processing experience (FCAW, MIG).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational training in welding or metal fabrication preferred.
• Must obtain 3G welding certification before advancing to Shop Welder-2.
• Demonstrates ability to efficiently weld and inspect basic products meeting quality standards.
• Reads and interprets simple blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
• Performs basic welding equipment maintenance under occasional or regular supervision.
• Processes intermediate math and safety knowledge; understands foundational weld symbols.
• Willing and able to follow instructions, learn new tasks, and work as part of a team.

• Builds on Shop Welder-1 responsibilities with more complex welding work performed independently.
• 3+ years…