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Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company focused on construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services. The Fitter Welder position involves performing a range of welding tasks, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality welds in accordance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Pass 3G/ FCAW, 1G/ GMAW- MC and 3G/ GMAW-SC.
  • Produce high-quality products in accordance with established standards and procedures.
  • Read and interpret labels, job orders, and drawings to determine appropriate equipment and sequence of operations.
  • Inspect products for compliance and document results; maintain equipment as required.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet production schedules and performance goals.
  • Operate lift trucks and overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
  • Accurately use measuring tools, including tape measures.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and shop regulations.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts through Lean and Six Sigma practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical education or certification is a plus.
  • 3-5 years of experience in welding and metal processing (FCAW, MIG) for Fitter 1.
  • 5-10 years of experience in welding, metal processing, and structural fitting for Fitter 2.
  • 10+ years of experience in welding, metal processing, and structural fitting for Fitter 3.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to successfully operate proven fixtures.
  • Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and can work independently when required.
  • Maintain high attention to detail and precision.
  • Read and interpret process sheets, cut lists, tolerances, and basic technical drawings/blueprints.
  • Perform intermediate-level mathematical calculations as needed for the role.

Additional Information

  • Relocation packages available for candidates based on distance from Colorado.
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How this job compares in Henderson, CO

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Colorado currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$34/hr across 72 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Henderson, CO

Henderson, CO is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Colorado as a whole we're tracking 91 other active welding openings from 59 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Colorado.

RK Industries currently has 4 other openings live in Colorado, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Colorado at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Denver, CO (10), RK Industries (4), and Honeywell Technologies (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Colorado, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arvada at $30/hr and Denver at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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