RK is a multifaceted, industry-leading, specialty contractor headquartered in Denver, CO, with decades of experience working in the construction, manufacturing and building services industries. As a second-generation family-owned enterprise, RK prides itself on developing strong relationships with customers, as true project partners, throughout the Mountain West region. RK brings creativity, performance and optimism to every project.
RK Steel provides fabrication and erection of structural steel and miscellaneous metals systems, and custom fabrication for industrial process systems.
The peRKs:
Rk Contributions
Four medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family
401(k) plan with company match that is 100% immediately vested
Dental and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year
Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
Paid time off and holidays
Weekly pay
In-house Programs
Career development training for all levels through RK University
Discounts on products and services for life's necessities such as phone, internet and work apparel.
Fun company and team building events, and volunteering opportunities
Partnership Programs
Confidential counseling for personal issues, financial advice and more
Discounts on entertainment including amusement park tickets, restaurant specials and more
What you’ll be working on:
Hanging, connecting, installing iron.
Cut, position, bolt down steel bars.
Erect steel frames.
Direct operation of cranes to move structural steel, reinforcing bars, and other materials onto and around the construction site.
Make sure all pieces are fitted properly and complete repairs as necessary
What is expected of an Ironworker:
Ensure quality workmanship on all completed work.
Capable of meeting or exceeding established production standards.
Trade specific workforce quality.
Maintain sufficient personal hand tools for assigned tasks.
Perform quality control inspections on RK work.
A minimum of 5 years of ironworking experience required.
Prior to being hired must be capable of proficiently passing 3G & 4G SMAW weld test.
How you make Safety your top priority:
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
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
WORKPLACE AWARDS Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #21 in 2021, #19 in 2019 and various ranks in previous ten years or more Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Sector Employers: Ranked #12 in 2022, #25 in 2021, #19 in 2019 Denver Business Journal Fastest-Growing Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #6, 2019 Denver Business Journal Fast 50 list: Ranked #6 2019 ABC’s Top 200 Performers: Ranked #31 in 2022, Ranked #22 in 2021, Ranked #16 in 2020, Ranked #18 in 2019 ABC’s Top 75 Trade Contractors: Ranked #11 in 2022, Ranked #7 in 2021 ABC’s Top Performers by Market: Airport Contractor: Ranked #15 in 2022 Entertainment Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022 High Tech Contractor: Ranked #8 in 2022 Hospitality Contractor: Ranked #10 in 2022 Mixed Use Contractor: Ranked #6 in 2022 Museums, Monuments and Parks Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022 Office Contractor: Ranked #20 in 2022 Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification: 2019 Silver ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2021 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction Engineering ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2017 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction Engineering ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 50 Family Owned Companies: Ranked #1 since 2011 ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 200 Private Companies: Ranked #8 in 2021 and 2020, Ranked #10 in 2019, Ranked #11 2018 ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 250 Private Companies: Every year since 2011 American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award: 2020 (Gold), 2019 (Gold), 2018 (Gold), 2017 (Silver), 2016 (Platinum), 2015 (Gold) Colorado Workforce Development Council: Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship, 2018 Outstanding Employer Business Experiential Learning Commission: 2020 Colorado Apprentice Award, Employer category Engineering News Record Specialty Contractor of the Year - Mountain States: 2020 Health Links Healthy Workplace: Certified leader in 2022 and 2021 RK STEEL AWARDS Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection: #17 in 2021, #19 in 2020, #20 in 2019, #18 in 2018 AGC Awards for Construction Excellence (Colorado) The Coloradan, 2019 ACE Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker, 2018 Bronze ABC Excellence In Construction Awards (Regional) The Coloradan, 2019 Award of Excellence Mile High Harley-Davidson of Parker, 2018 Award of Excellence UCCS Village at Alpine Valley, 2017 Award of Excellence, 2017 National PYRAMID Award Foothills Mall Shopping Center, 2016 Award of Excellence, 2016 National PYRAMID Award Philip S. Miller Park, 2015 Award of Merit Aspen Art Museum, 2014 Award of Excellence QUALITY ACCREDITATIONS ISO 9001:2015 System Standards ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Standards ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Specification Standards AISC Shop Fabrication Certification, since 2010; Field Erector Certification since 2017 ASME Stamps: R, S, U, and U2 - Class 1 and 2. U Stamp since 2012. U2 Stamp since 2015. Colorado Resolution 35 Standards Certification for Modular Building Manufacturing, since 2015 SAFETY AWARDS ABC STEP Awards: Diamond level: 2022, 2017, Platinum level: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 ACCA Award Member: Safety Master’s Club AGC Safety Utah: Silver Award with 5 stars, 2022 COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPY Denver Business Journal Corporate Foundations: Ranked # 6 in 2021, #7 in 2020, #6 in 2019 Denver Business Journal Denver Area Corporate Philanthropists: Ranked #22 in 2021, #23 in 2020 The Civic 50 Colorado: One of the most community-minded companies 2020, 2019 Carson J Spencer Foundation: 2015 Corporate Shooting Star Award for RK’s suicide prevention efforts
Salary.com Estimation for Ironworker in Henderson, CO
$103,658 to $139,045
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