Shop Welder

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.

The Shop Floor Welder 3, performs code-compliant welding and fabrication work in support of manufacturing and service projects. This role follows approved welding procedures, produces components to engineering requirements. The Certified Welder is accountable for a safe work environment, high first pass yield quality, productivity, equipment care, and active participation in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

• Follow all company safety policies, job hazard controls, and required personal protective equipment standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; identify hazards and stop work when unsafe conditions exist.
• Follow approved welding procedure specifications and applicable AWS, AISC, customer, and company requirements.
• Support required inspections and promptly address identified nonconformances.

• Perform certified welding using GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
• Fit, tack, weld, laser, and fabricate assemblies from engineered drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions.
• Fabricate or repair components when drawings are unavailable, using approved direction and accurate field measurements.
• Complete technical welding documentation accurately and assist in identifying the correct welding procedure when requirements are unclear.
• Perform rework and fabrication repairs using approved methods while protecting safety, quality, and schedule.
• Apply laser welding experience when appropriate and when qualified.

• Verify material, dimensions, joint preparation, fit-up, weld size, and finished work against drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and consistently produce conforming work that meets inspection requirements.
• Escalate drawing, fit-up, material, or process discrepancies before proceeding, and collaborate on an approved resolution.
• Use measuring and inspection tools correctly and protect traceability of materials and completed work.

• Safely operate welding and laser equipment once trained and authorized.
• Perform required pre-use inspections and routine operator maintenance on welding and laser equipment.
• Report damaged, unsafe, or malfunctioning equipment promptly and remove it from service when required.

• Use Lean manufacturing tools, standard work, visual controls, and problem-solving practices in daily work.
• Plan work, manage time, and maintain pace to achieve production goals without compromising safety or quality.
• Identify waste, recurring defects, workflow constraints, and improvement opportunities; participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with labor-hour and material estimates by providing accurate feedback based on actual work performed.

• Use materials responsibly and support scrap steel segregation and control.
• Assist with steel, welding consumable, and supply inventory to maintain availability and prevent unnecessary waste.
• Store and handle base materials, filler metals, and consumables in accordance with applicable requirements.