Position: Pipe Welder at RK Industries, LLC Henderson, CO Overview Pipe Welder job at RK Industries, LLC. Henderson, CO. Job Description Description The Pipe Welder is a key contributor in our fabrication team, specializing in high-quality welding and fitting work that ensures the structural integrity and performance of critical systems. This role brings advanced technical skill to every step of the process, from blueprint interpretation and setup to producing X-ray quality welds. You ll work alongside experienced professionals using state-of-the-art equipment, with opportunities to expand your expertise in ASME pressure vessels, piping, and precision welding. Whether you re aiming to lead teams or become a recognized specialist, this role builds a solid foundation for your career. Welders - Fitters are valued for their craftsmanship, attention to detail, and ability to deliver precision under pressure. Their work is essential to maintaining the quality, safety, and reliability that define RK s reputation in the field. RK Company 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. Position Summary Performs the full range of Journeyman-level welding and fitting duties, including high-quality welding on process piping, hydronic systems, and ASME pressure vessels. This role includes setup and layout, use of cranes and rotators, production tracking, and collaboration with other fabricators and supervisors to meet production goals. Role Responsibilities • Operate trade-specific machinery and tools (e.g., calipers, weld gauges, tape measures). • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, P&IDs, and specifications. • Create specific weldment setups and fixtures to meet geometric requirements. • Perform high-quality welds including X-ray quality on pressure vessels and piping. • Use and maintain welding equipment (e.g., overhead cranes, jib cranes, forklifts). • Fit up weld joints using shop blueprints and rotator-specific techniques. • Weld to ASME standards including B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9. • Conduct preventative maintenance on weld machines and evaluate performance. • Identify and communicate product defects to foreman. • Support and train other welders and laborers as needed. • Maintain a clean and safe work area. • Assist foreman or superintendent with production tracking and order status. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications • 5 years of general experience, 3 years of welding experience preferred. • Prior successful completion of a 6G FCAW weld test required before hire. • Must pass 6G GMAW weld test within one week of hire (SMAW, GTAW, pulse preferred). • Familiar with welding on rotators and corresponding fit-up. • Experience with MIG, ARC, and preferably TIG welding processes. • Knowledge of metallurgy and mechanical welding techniques. • Familiarity with pipe trade tools (e.g., Two-Hole Pins, pipe wraps, center-finders). • At 60 days: must have own set of hand tools. • At 90 days: must meet production goals. • Minimal supervision required; able to coordinate own tasks. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Good judgment and initiative in resolving issues. Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability • Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas. • Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces, and in all weather conditions. • Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch. • Lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. • Comply with all company policies and procedures. • All employees are accountable for safety and are empowered to stop unsafe work. • Required to complete all RK Mechanical safety and health training (e.g., OSHA 10, CPR). 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 : RK Industries…
See More Details >>Description In accordance with the organizational chart and overall plan of Vance-Granville Community College, the Program Head reports to the Department Chair within a specific division. The principal purpose of this position is to participate in and supervise the design, planning, organization, and continuous evaluation of a specific program and its faculty. The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Essential Duties • Assists in the design of the organizational structure and coordinates all instructional activities within the program to include but not be limited to: • Developing core course syllabi and ongoing maintenance to ensure that syllabi are current and forwarded to the program head. • Requisitioning and accounting for supplies, materials, equipment, and repairs to equipment used by the department at all campuses in collaboration with the program head, if applicable. • Maintaining appropriate records on students. • Making recommendations to the program head regarding the development and expansion of courses and/or the program, as well as the supervision of any such expansion. • Recommending new books, magazines, materials and equipment for use in the LRC when requested by the Director of the LRC. • Encouraging and supporting innovative teaching techniques among program faculty. • Coordinates and participates in activities with Student Affairs, Student Learning and Success, and College Recruiter in the recruitment, screening and selection of students for the program/department. • Maintains frequent contact with part-time instructors. • Regularly participates as a member of assigned institutional committees. • Maintains assigned teaching responsibilities. • Participates in coordinating, developing, and assessing Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes and uses these results to make program improvements. • Serves as an advisor to students and provides a minimum of five posted office hours per week for student conferences. During registration, these hours will be extended at the discretion of the Department Chair and/or Academic/Campus Dean. • Provides adequate coverage of scheduled classes in the absence of assigned instructors. • Maintains a cooperative relationship with appropriate individuals and agencies outside of the College that serve the best interests of the program. • Engages in professional development. • Performs community service activities. • Experiments with new, innovative teaching techniques. • Demonstrates proficiency in technology required by the program area and in administrative processes as required by the college. • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Academic/Campus Dean and program head. Job Duties specific to the department • Instruct students according to the codes governed by the AWS. • Provide students with instruction on skills needed to perform tasks needed by local manufacturers. • Training and application of welding safety and OSHA regulations. Qualifications Education and Experience Required: • Associate degree in Welding or a related field. • Two years of prior welding experience in GTAW, GMAW and SMAW. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required. Education and Experience Preferred: Teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Physical Demands Physical Requirements: • Moving objects up to 75 pounds. • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. • Laboratory set-up and take-down for in person labs
See More Details >>In accordance with the organizational chart and overall plan of Vance-Granville Community College, the Program Head reports to the Department Chair within a specific division. The principal purpose of this position is to participate in and supervise the design, planning, organization, and continuous evaluation of a specific program and its faculty. The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. • Assists in the design of the organizational structure and coordinates all instructional activities within the program to include but not be limited to: • Developing core course syllabi and ongoing maintenance to ensure that syllabi are current and forwarded to the program head. • Requisitioning and accounting for supplies, materials, equipment, and repairs to equipment used by the department at all campuses in collaboration with the program head, if applicable. • Maintaining appropriate records on students. • Making recommendations to the program head regarding the development and expansion of courses and/or the program, as well as the supervision of any such expansion. • Recommending new books, magazines, materials and equipment for use in the LRC when requested by the Director of the LRC. • Encouraging and supporting innovative teaching techniques among program faculty. • Coordinates and participates in activities with Student Affairs, Student Learning and Success, and College Recruiter in the recruitment, screening and selection of students for the program/department. • Maintains frequent contact with part-time instructors. • Regularly participates as a member of assigned institutional committees. • Maintains assigned teaching responsibilities. • Participates in coordinating, developing, and assessing Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes and uses these results to make program improvements. • Serves as an advisor to students and provides a minimum of five posted office hours per week for student conferences. During registration, these hours will be extended at the discretion of the Department Chair and/or Academic/Campus Dean. • Provides adequate coverage of scheduled classes in the absence of assigned instructors. • Maintains a cooperative relationship with appropriate individuals and agencies outside of the College that serve the best interests of the program. • Engages in professional development. • Performs community service activities. • Experiments with new, innovative teaching techniques. • Demonstrates proficiency in technology required by the program area and in administrative processes as required by the college. • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Academic/Campus Dean and program head. Job Duties specific to the department • Instruct students according to the codes governed by the AWS. • Provide students with instruction on skills needed to perform tasks needed by local manufacturers. • Training and application of welding safety and OSHA regulations. Education and Experience Required: • Associate degree in Welding or a related field. • Two years of prior welding experience in GTAW, GMAW and SMAW. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required. Education and Experience Preferred: Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.Physical Requirements: • Moving objects up to 75 pounds. • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. • Laboratory set-up and take-down for in person labs
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Henderson, NC, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing the necessary skills for various welding techniques. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Henderson, NC, welders can earn an average of $1,880 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $52,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and apprenticeships are available to help aspiring welders enter this field, which offers strong earning potential and diverse career opportunities.
