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The Sheet Metal/HVAC Foreman is a driving force on our mechanical field team, leading the safe, efficient installation of ductwork, equipment, and ventilation systems across a variety of commercial and industrial projects. From coordinating crews and managing layouts to resolving design conflicts and maintaining quality control, this role is essential to project success from start to finish.

As a foreman, you’ll bring technical expertise and leadership together—guiding installers, supporting apprentices, and working closely with project managers and field engineers to meet critical deadlines. Your hands-on knowledge of HVAC systems, code requirements, and jobsite sequencing makes you a trusted leader and key problem-solver in the field.

Sheet Metal Foremen are respected for their craftsmanship, communication, and ability to lead high-performing crews. Their work ensures systems are built with precision and delivered with excellence, making them essential to every successful build.

RK 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

Provide comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope of work for respective trade. Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and supervision of trade crew activities. Adhere to project schedule and orchestrate timely project completion within budget. Cooperate with project management and maintain open lines of communication regarding trade related matters concerning project budget, productivity, change orders, and customer satisfaction.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide a safe work environment for you, RK crews, and all job site personnel.  Assist Corporate Safety Managers as requested.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Work within the perimeters of trade specific project budget.
• Ensure quality craftsmanship on trade specific system installations.
• Plan specific trade installation approach and procedures.
• Coordinate CPMI for specific trade.
• Schedule daily and weekly trade activities.
• Trade related materials, tool, and equipment requisitions.
• Trade specific journeyman to apprentice ratio.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with all customers, external and internal.
• Conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED preferred or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Journeyman or Master License required.
• Good physical condition and ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Good dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Aptitude for technical problem-solving.
• Familiarity with building codes and current laws/regulations.
• Ability to maintain clean and orderly tools/work area.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Expert knowledge of trade tools, equipment, and materials.
• Keen eye for detail.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

• 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.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.

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: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation 

Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.