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Overview

The Production Welder at RK Industries is a key contributor in the fabrication team, specializing in high-quality welding and fitting work to ensure the structural integrity of critical systems. This role requires advanced technical skills and offers opportunities for career growth in a family-owned company focused on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Operate welding and fabrication machinery specific to assigned tasks.
  • Read, interpret and follow blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
  • Follow P&IDs for assembly tracks on projects.
  • Create specific weldment setups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements.
  • Inspect products for compliance and document results.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet production schedules.
  • 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 Continuous Improvement.
  • 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).
  • 6G welding certification required.
  • Proficient in basic welding tasks and quality standards.
  • Perform X-Ray Quality Welds on process piping, hydronics, and pressure vessels.
  • Knowledge of pipe trade tools.
  • Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in operating established fixtures and tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Maintain high attention to detail and precision when welding.
  • Read and interpret process sheets and technical drawings.
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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 $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$34/hr across 62 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 2 employers. Across Colorado as a whole we're tracking 75 other active welding openings from 53 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 6 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 (7), RK Industries (6), and Martin Marietta (3). 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 denver at $29/hr and Colorado Springs at $24/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.

See all manufacturing welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.

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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