Pipe Shop Foreman

RK Industries, LLC • Henderson, CO • 2h ago

Description

The Shop Foreman at RK plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of our structural steel fabrication shop. This position is responsible for leading a team of welders and fitters, assigning work based on production schedules, and ensuring jobs are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards. You'll work closely with other shop leads, project managers, and QA to support workflow, troubleshoot issues, and keep fabrication moving efficiently.

This role is hands-on and fast-paced, ideal for someone with strong fabrication experience who enjoys coaching others, solving problems on the floor, and keeping operations organized. It's an opportunity to step into a leadership role while staying close to the work, contributing to high-profile builds, and helping develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Self. Made. at RK

At RK, Self. Made. isn't a tagline, it's how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

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

Supervises and coordinates activities of craft workers. Abides by company policies and enforces safety regulations. Shall maintain a quality workforce by promoting a respectful and positive working environment by developing relationships and putting people first.

Role Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned craft workers.

Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.

Assist in establishing and adjusting work sequences to meet construction schedule using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel.

Knowledge of code standards, specifications and metals.

Maintain time records.

Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders as needed for area of supervision.

Direct fabrication of assemblies in shop.

Assist in adjusting work sequences to meet construction schedule.

Study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements

Work within the perimeters of the projected budget

Ensure quality craftsmanship on all system installations and code compliance

Assist in developing 'Master Plan' approach for projects

Assist with daily scheduling and weekly scope of work activities on assigned projects

Conflict resolution

Provide a safe work environment for you, RK crews, and all job site personnel. Assist Corporate Safety Managers as requested

Maintain positive and professional relationships with all customers, external and internal- customer satisfaction

Maintain workforce quality by promoting a respectful and positive working environment

Practice, promote, and develop mentoring at all trade and manpower levels throughout the project

Accountable for tool check in and out on assigned requests

Qualifications

Indirect supervision.

Performs technical responsibilities.

Contributes to the development and improvement of concepts, techniques and procedures.

Coordinates own tasks with a specific range of responsibilities under established procedures.

Contributes to a team under general supervision of an experienced professional or manager

Skilled specialist or recent college/university graduate.

Role specific skills and experience required.

Requires judgment or initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.

Supervision and guidance of crews.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

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, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

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

Hourly Wage: $38-$42

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

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