Shop Pipe Welder - TIG
About The Position
RK Industries is hiring Fabricator/Welders at Levels 1, 2, and 3 to build and assemble piping systems for major commercial and industrial projects. The work may include pipe welding, fabrication, fit-up, and—at higher skill levels—pipe fitting and complex piping assemblies. Welders use qualified processes such as GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW and work to fabrication drawings, specifications, and WPS requirements. The position is based in Aurora, Colorado, and pays $38–$50 per hour with weekly pay and benefits. Relocation support or a sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates based on location. The role requires attention to safe work practices, quality, material and joint preparation, dimensions, alignment, and weld quality. Level 1 employees perform basic welding and fabrication with supervision; Level 2 employees weld in multiple positions with limited supervision and may support and train Level 1 employees; Level 3 employees independently fit, weld, and assemble complex piping and may help coordinate daily shop work. RK Industries is a second-generation, family-owned company that offers opportunities for advancement and hands-on training and development through RK University, including leadership and technical learning opportunities and an accredited apprenticeship program.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- Industrial pipe fabrication or welding experience.
- Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or alloy piping.
- Ability to read and follow fabrication drawings and welding documentation.
- Knowledge of welding processes, WPS requirements, and quality expectations.
- Strong attention to fit-up, weld quality, and dimensional accuracy.
- Commitment to working safely in a demanding shop environment.
- Level 1: Current 1G or 3G welding certification/company qualification; basic pipe welding and fabrication experience; able to clean, grind, bevel, and cut materials; able to fit and tack straightforward assemblies with supervision; understands basic drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
- Level 2: Current 6G welding certification/company qualification; able to weld pipe in multiple positions with limited supervision; produces welds meeting visual and NDE requirements; can read fabrication drawings, spool sheets, isometrics, and weld maps; can verify joint preparation, alignment, dimensions, and material identification; able to select the appropriate WPS, filler material, and welding equipment.
- Level 3: Current 6G certification/qualification with demonstrated pipe-fitting proficiency; able to independently fit, tack, weld, and assemble complex piping; can interpret drawings, isometrics, specifications, weld symbols, and BOMs; can calculate dimensions, offsets, takeouts, angles, and pipe lengths; experienced fitting piping components; able to check orientation, elevation, slope, alignment, and dimensional accuracy; able to troubleshoot complex fit-up issues.
Responsibilities
- Weld and fabricate pipe spools and piping assemblies according to drawings, specifications, and WPS requirements.
- Perform pipe welding using qualified processes such as GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
- Fit, tack, align, and assemble piping components, including pipe, flanges, elbows, tees, reducers, valves, and other fittings.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, spool sheets, isometrics, weld maps, and weld symbols.
- Use grinders, saws, cutting equipment, welding machines, positioners, and standard shop tools.
- Verify material, joint preparation, dimensions, alignment, and weld quality.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area while following RK's quality and safety standards.
- At higher levels, independently lay out, fit, tack, weld, and assemble complex piping; troubleshoot fit-up issues; train lower-level Fabricator/Welders; and potentially help coordinate daily shop work.
Benefits
- $38–$50 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Competitive benefits package
- Opportunities for advancement
- Skilled, team-oriented work environment
- Work on major commercial and industrial projects
- Colorado candidates under 100 miles: $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Colorado candidates over 100 miles: $5,000 relocation assistance
- Out-of-state candidates: $11,000 relocation assistance
- Hands-on training and development opportunities through RK University, including leadership and technical learning opportunities and an accredited apprenticeship program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
