What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installer position at RK?
Description
Join our production team as an Installer where you’ll help build and assemble mechanical equipment in a fast-paced shop environment. You’ll work hands-on with tools, drawings, and fabrication processes while collaborating with pipefitters, quality, and support teams to meet production schedules and quality standards. If you take pride in craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork—and enjoy seeing tangible results from your work—this role offers steady, meaningful contribution to high-quality mechanical assemblies.
RK Company Overview
RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship
People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating 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
With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader
Position Summary
Install and assemble mechanical equipment and piping products in a factory production shop environment. Work closely with a team of pipefitters, installers, quality control and support personnel to execute production processes safely and efficiently to our quality standards while meeting delivery dates and operational budgets
Role Responsibilities
Installer-1
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
Join our production team as an Installer where you’ll help build and assemble mechanical equipment in a fast-paced shop environment. You’ll work hands-on with tools, drawings, and fabrication processes while collaborating with pipefitters, quality, and support teams to meet production schedules and quality standards. If you take pride in craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork—and enjoy seeing tangible results from your work—this role offers steady, meaningful contribution to high-quality mechanical assemblies.
RK Company Overview
RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship
People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating 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
With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader
Position Summary
Install and assemble mechanical equipment and piping products in a factory production shop environment. Work closely with a team of pipefitters, installers, quality control and support personnel to execute production processes safely and efficiently to our quality standards while meeting delivery dates and operational budgets
Role Responsibilities
Installer-1
- Entry-level role focused on performing basic installer trade tasks under supervision. Ideal for individuals with foundational installer/builder/assembler skills seeking to develop expertise in a manufacturing environment that are excited to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- 2 years of installer/builder/assembler experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Builds on Installer-1 responsibilities with more complex installer work performed independently.
- 4 years of installer/builder/assembler experience.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings, and models independently.
- Able to perform majority of installer tasks independently while meeting quality and delivery expectations.
- Trains and mentors Installer-1’s.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Senior-level Installer responsible for complex installation requirements, troubleshooting, and team leadership.
- 6 years of installer/builder/assembler experience.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams to effectively resolve complex installer-related challenges and plan upcoming projects.
- Reads and interprets advanced blueprints and manages job requirements independently.
- Leads, trains, mentors, develops, and drives a cross-functional manufacturing team.
- Demonstrates deep understanding of installation means, methods, tools, standards, and quality assurance.
- Actively supports lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Receives direct supervision in performing technical responsibilities
- Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques, and procedures
- Brings energy to a team under the general supervision of an experienced professional or manager
- Installer specific skills and experience required
- Displays judgment and initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
- Working hours TBD based on business needs but generally Mon - Fri 6am to 4:30pm
- Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas
- 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, move heavy objects
- 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
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