What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Ironworker position at RK?
Description
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.
Position Summary
Work under the direction and guidance of experienced leaders to work towards and achieve the skills and experience to become a fully operational construction tradesperson.
Role Responsibilities
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.
Position Summary
Work under the direction and guidance of experienced leaders to work towards and achieve the skills and experience to become a fully operational construction tradesperson.
Role Responsibilities
- Actively participate in installation or assembly of trade specific material and equipment in the shop, building, or jobsite.
- Actively participate with the set-up and operation of trade specific equipment and machinery.
- Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
- Actively participate in company sponsored apprenticeship program.
- Work as part of a team
- Use materials and tools safely.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and managers.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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.
- High school degree or GED or equivalent combination of skills and experience preferred but not required.
- Aptitude to learn the proper use of equipment, tools, and materials.
- Able to receive direct supervision and guidance.
- Able to be flexible in work activities, location and hours of work.
- Confident communication and ability to handle stressful situations.
- General knowledge of trade specific equipment and machinery preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
- 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.
- Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
- Ability to lift, move and/or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- 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