Foreman Shop Pipe

RK Industries, LLC•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Shop Foreman is a highly skilled member of our fabrication team, responsible for supervising, producing precise, high-quality welds and assemblies that meet the strictest industry and customer standards. From interpreting blueprints and weld symbols to setting up fixtures and performing X-ray quality welds, this role requires technical expertise, craftsmanship, and attention to detail at every stage of production. 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.

Requirements

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.
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 and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects

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