Apprentice Pipefitter

Start your career through a hands-on apprenticeship with RK Mechanical, where you'll assist in the installation and assembly of trade-specific materials and equipment in the shop or on job sites. You'll gain real-world experience while learning from skilled professionals and actively participating in our company-sponsored apprenticeship program.

This is a great opportunity for someone eager to build a career in the trades, work as part of a team, and grow within a company that offers strong benefits, weekly pay, and continued training through RK University. If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you.

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.

PositionSummary

Work under the direction and guidance of experienced leaders to work towards and achieve the skills and experience to become a fully operational construction tradesperson

Role Responsibilities

• Actively participate in installation or assembly of trade specific material and equipment in the shop, building, or jobsite.
• Actively participate with the set-up and operation of trade specific equipment and machinery.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Actively participate in company sponsored apprenticeship program.
• Work as part of a team
• Use materials and tools safely.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• Aptitude to learn the proper use of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Able to receive direct supervision and guidance.
• Able to be flexible in work activities, location and hours of work.
• Confident communication and ability to handle stressful situations.
• General knowledge of trade specific equipment and machinery preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.

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.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift, move and/or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.