What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Fabricator position at RK?
Description
The Pipe Fabricator is a key contributor to our shop operations, responsible for transforming raw materials into precise, high-quality piping assemblies that keep projects moving forward. From reading blueprints and interpreting specifications to cutting, fitting, and welding pipe, this role requires accuracy, craftsmanship, and a commitment to safety at every stage of fabrication.
Working in a fast-paced shop environment, you’ll prepare and assemble piping systems that are staged and shipped to job sites for seamless installation. Your ability to produce clean, code-compliant work ensures projects stay on schedule and meet the highest quality standards.
Pipe Fabricators are valued for their technical skill, reliability, and attention to detail. Their contributions form the backbone of every mechanical system we deliver—making them an essential part of successful project execution.
RK Overview
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary
Performs the full range of Journeyman or Master Journeyman level duties for Plumbing in the construction, finishing, repair, etc. of buildings.
Role Responsibility
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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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
The Pipe Fabricator is a key contributor to our shop operations, responsible for transforming raw materials into precise, high-quality piping assemblies that keep projects moving forward. From reading blueprints and interpreting specifications to cutting, fitting, and welding pipe, this role requires accuracy, craftsmanship, and a commitment to safety at every stage of fabrication.
Working in a fast-paced shop environment, you’ll prepare and assemble piping systems that are staged and shipped to job sites for seamless installation. Your ability to produce clean, code-compliant work ensures projects stay on schedule and meet the highest quality standards.
Pipe Fabricators are valued for their technical skill, reliability, and attention to detail. Their contributions form the backbone of every mechanical system we deliver—making them an essential part of successful project execution.
RK Overview
RK Industries (RK) is a second-generation family-owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands-on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary
Performs the full range of Journeyman or Master Journeyman level duties for Plumbing in the construction, finishing, repair, etc. of buildings.
Role Responsibility
- Perform trade-specific tasks on a construction site.
- Oversee the productivity of crew.
- Ensure schedules and deadlines are met.
- Perform some layout activities.
- Perform some material takeoffs as necessary.
- Trade-related material, tool, and equipment requisitions.
- Perform planned maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Perform equipment start-up with associated documentation.
- Perform quality control inspections.
- Technical troubleshooting and diagnostics when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school degree or GED preferred or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Journeyman or Master License required.
- Good physical condition and ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Good dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Aptitude for technical problem-solving.
- Familiarity with building codes and current laws/regulations.
- Ability to maintain clean and orderly tools/work area.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Expert knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials.
- Keen eye for detail.
- 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.
- Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.
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
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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