Our premium contractors, engineers and architects are perfectionists, and we’re looking for a few steel artists to join our expanding, experienced team.

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Colorado records an of over 300 days of sunshine per year- more than San Diego or Miami Beach. So come soak up some vitamin D and explore an great career opportunity with our amazing Steel team.
RK is a multifaceted, industry-leading, specialty contractor headquartered in Denver, CO, with decades of experience working in the construction, manufacturing and building services industries. As a second-generation family-owned enterprise, RK prides itself on developing strong relationships with customers, as true project partners, throughout the Mountain West region. RK brings creativity, performance and optimism to every project. 
RK Steel provides fabrication and erection of structural steel and miscellaneous metals systems, and custom fabrication for industrial process systems.The peRKs:

RK Contributions

• Four medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with company match that is 100% immediately vested
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Paid time off and holidays
• Weekly pay

In-house Programs

• Career development training for all levels through RK University
• Discounts on products and services for life's necessities such as phone, internet and work apparel.
• Fun company and team building events, and volunteering opportunities

Partnership Programs

• Confidential counseling for personal issues, financial advice and more
• Discounts on entertainment including amusement park tickets, restaurant specials and more

What you’ll be working on:

• Operate production machinery
• Shop Cut, Fit, Weld and assemble fabricated Products
• Must be able to Read Drawings and Weld Symbols
• Layout and fabrication of Stairs, Rails, Beams, Columns and Metals
• Inspects and documents product compliance
• Handle materials.

What is expected of a Structural Fitter:

• Minimum of 5 years structural fitting experience
• 3-5 years welding experience 
• Must be proficient in complex trigonometry and geometry
• Must possess a significant portfolio of past projects with complex curving structures, spiral stairs and rails, canopies, gazebos, spherical shapes, and sculptural structures. 
• Working knowledge of capacities of equipment.
• Work closely with other fabricators and labors to improve their skills.
• Work with shop foreman to insure production goals are met.
• Communicate status of orders to the shop superintendent.
• Perform other assignments as directed by shop superintendent.

How you make Safety your top priority:

• 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 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

WORKPLACE AWARDS

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #21 in 2021, #19 in 2019 and various ranks in previous ten years or more

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Sector Employers: Ranked #12 in 2022, #25 in 2021, #19 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Fastest-Growing Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #6, 2019

Denver Business Journal Fast 50 list: Ranked #6 2019

ABC’s Top 200 Performers: Ranked #31 in 2022, Ranked #22 in 2021, Ranked #16 in 2020, Ranked #18 in 2019

ABC’s Top 75 Trade Contractors: Ranked #11 in 2022, Ranked #7 in 2021

ABC’s Top Performers by Market:

Airport Contractor: Ranked #15 in 2022

Entertainment Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

High Tech Contractor: Ranked #8 in 2022

Hospitality Contractor: Ranked #10 in 2022

Mixed Use Contractor: Ranked #6 in 2022

Museums, Monuments and Parks Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

Office Contractor: Ranked #20 in 2022

Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification: 2019 Silver

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2021 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2017 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 50 Family Owned Companies: Ranked #1 since 2011

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 200 Private Companies: Ranked #8 in 2021 and 2020, Ranked #10 in 2019, Ranked #11 2018

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 250 Private Companies: Every year since 2011

American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award: 2020 (Gold), 2019 (Gold), 2018 (Gold), 2017 (Silver), 2016 (Platinum), 2015 (Gold)

Colorado Workforce Development Council: Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship, 2018 Outstanding Employer

Business Experiential Learning Commission: 2020 Colorado Apprentice Award, Employer category

Engineering News Record Specialty Contractor of the Year - Mountain States: 2020

Health Links Healthy Workplace: Certified leader in 2022 and 2021

RK STEEL AWARDS

Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection: #17 in 2021, #19 in 2020, #20 in 2019, #18 in 2018

AGC Awards for Construction Excellence (Colorado)

The Coloradan, 2019 ACE

Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker, 2018 Bronze

ABC Excellence In Construction Awards (Regional)

The Coloradan, 2019 Award of Excellence

Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker, 2018 Award of Excellence

UCCS Village at Alpine Valley, 2017 Award of Excellence, 2017 National PYRAMID Award

Foothills Mall Shopping Center, 2016 Award of Excellence, 2016 National PYRAMID Award

Philip S. Miller Park, 2015 Award of Merit

Aspen Art Museum, 2014 Award of Excellence

QUALITY ACCREDITATIONS

ISO 9001:2015 System Standards

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Standards

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Specification Standards

AISC Shop Fabrication Certification, since 2010; Field Erector Certification since 2017

ASME Stamps: R, S, U, and U2 - Class 1 and 2. U Stamp since 2012. U2 Stamp since 2015.

Colorado Resolution 35 Standards Certification for Modular Building Manufacturing, since 2015

SAFETY AWARDS

ABC STEP Awards: Diamond level: 2022, 2017, Platinum level: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

ACCA Award Member: Safety Master’s Club

AGC Safety Utah: Silver Award with 5 stars, 2022

COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPY

Denver Business Journal Corporate Foundations: Ranked # 6 in 2021, #7 in 2020, #6 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Denver Area Corporate Philanthropists: Ranked #22 in 2021, #23 in 2020

The Civic 50 Colorado: One of the most community-minded companies 2020, 2019

Carson J Spencer Foundation: 2015 Corporate Shooting Star Award for RK’s suicide prevention efforts