Structural/Pipe Shop Foreman

Structural Shop Foreman

Henderson, CO
$40-$45/hr + 18% Shift Differential for Nights + Weekly Pay + Benefits

Lead the crew. Stay close to the craft. Build work you can be proud of.

Bring your structural fabrication experience and leadership skills to a shop where you can make an impact on both the work and the people building it. As a Structural/Pipe Shop Foreman at RK Industries, you'll lead skilled craft professionals through complex fabrication projects while staying connected to day-to-day shop operations.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows structural fabrication, understands how to keep production moving, and takes pride in developing a strong crew. You'll coordinate work, solve challenges on the floor, maintain safety and quality standards, and help your team deliver high-quality finished products on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of assigned structural fabrication crews.
• Direct fabrication of assemblies in the shop and help organize work to meet production and project schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, job orders, codes, and technical requirements.
• Use knowledge of equipment, materials, metals, and crew capabilities to establish and adjust work sequences.
• Monitor fabrication quality, craftsmanship, and code compliance throughout production.
• Plan daily activities and weekly scopes of work while helping manage labor hours and projected budgets.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and production challenges and help remove roadblocks for the crew.
• Maintain accurate time records and accountability for assigned tools and equipment.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices while partnering with RK safety teams as needed.
• Build a respectful, accountable shop culture through clear communication, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Mentor and develop craft professionals, helping employees strengthen their technical skills and prepare for greater responsibility.

What You Bring

• Strong structural fabrication experience and working knowledge of shop operations.
• Experience leading, supervising, or providing guidance to craft professionals and fabrication crews.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, job orders, and applicable code requirements.
• Strong knowledge of structural metals, fabrication methods, trade materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to plan work, coordinate manpower, and adjust priorities to meet changing production schedules.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions and recommendations on the shop floor.
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship, productivity, accountability, and safe work practices.
• Ability to coach employees, resolve conflicts, and create a positive environment where craft professionals can develop and succeed.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. and perform work in an active fabrication environment.

Why Build Your Career at RK

Lead from the front. Stay connected to the craft while taking ownership of your crew, production, quality, and execution.

Build bigger. Lead fabrication work that supports sophisticated, high-profile projects and see the results of your team's craftsmanship take shape.

Have a voice. Bring your field and shop experience to the table. Help solve problems, improve fabrication processes, and influence how the work gets done.

Build with an integrated team. Tap into seven specialized business units and RK's extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, construction, and prefabrication capabilities.

Develop who's next. Your experience matters beyond the project in front of you. Mentor craft professionals, build stronger crews, and help develop RK's next generation of skilled tradespeople and leaders.

Keep growing. Strengthen your own leadership and technical skills through hands-on development, mentorship, and RK University.

Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Training and career development through RK University

If you know structural fabrication, know how to lead a crew, and take pride in seeing quality work leave the shop, there's a place for your experience at RK.

Lead the craft. Build the team. Build something bigger with RK.

Take a Look Inside RK's Henderson Shops:https://f.io/G7LYoain

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law