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RCI Adventure Products is the world’s leading manufacturer of adventure ropes courses, with hundreds of courses built worldwide.

Here at RCI, we thrive on innovation and a passion for adventure. We are a team of integrated, qualified professionals who pride ourselves on our ability to work tirelessly while still taking pleasure in all that we do.

To truly succeed in the thrilling world of adventure products, one must be passionate, quick and above all, a team player.

Review the job openings below and consider joining our passionate team of amazing people who will inspire you and bring out the best in you.

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ENGINEERING

Location:

Headquarters: Allegan, MI

Company Profile:
The RCI Adventure Products (RCI) team is wholeheartedly focused on bringing fun to the world by creating profitable adventure entertainment attractions for business owners across the globe. RCI is dedicated to hardworking and career-oriented individuals who are as passionate about their work as they are about their lives. Our success is centered around a fun company culture, excelling in execution and being energized to make a difference. We are a place where every employee can make a difference – and it all starts with you!

Job Summary: 
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our U.S. and international engineering teams in the design and development of steel frame adventure courses and adventure products. The ideal candidate will bring 5–10 years of engineering leadership experience, combining technical expertise with proven skills in team management and project delivery. This role is responsible for guiding projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and company objectives. The Engineering Manager will also mentor engineers, foster innovation, and drive efficient collaboration across global teams.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers to achieve individual and departmental goals.
  • Oversee the design and engineering of steel frame adventure courses and adventure products from concept to completion.
  • Review and approve detailed shop drawings, weldment prints, and 3D models.
  • Ensure designs adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
  • Collaborate with production, manufacturing, and installation teams to optimize manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet company objectives.
  • Conduct and oversee structural analysis, calculations, and validation of designs.
  • Implement and maintain best practices in design documentation, revision control, and engineering processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design methods, tools, and team performance.
  • Serve as a key liaison between engineering and other departments, as well as with clients when technical expertise is required.
  • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and safety standards relevant to structural engineering and adventure attractions.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in structural or mechanical design.
  • 5-10 years of leadership experience managing engineering departments and supervising engineering teams.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor for 2D and 3D modeling, and Autodesk robot is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of welding practices, materials, and fabrication processes.
  • Experience with structural analysis, load calculations, and foundation design.
  • Familiarity with ASTM standards and safety requirements for adventure structures preferred.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
  • Strong project management abilities with proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
  • High attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to innovation.
  • Ability to travel overseas several times a year to support projects and clients.
  • Flexibility to work extended days as needed due to cross-time-zone collaboration. 

RCI Perks

  • Paid Time Off is awarded the day you begin with RCI and increases along with your tenure in the company
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical 
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
  • Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • A 401 (k) / Roth plan with company match

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers and other individuals; be able to hear well; see clearly and up close.

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PRODUCTION

Job Type:

  • Full-time
  • Non-Exempt
  • Day shift

Location:

  • Allegan, MI

Salary: 

  • The hourly range for this position is $18.50 to $25.00, however starting wage will depend on qualifications, skill, and experience.

Company Profile:

Looking for a company that values its team members and encourages growth and development? Look no further than RCI Adventure Products! As the world leader in Ropes Course adventure products, we offer a unique and exciting work environment that will challenge and inspire you. Our team members are the key to our success, and we believe in creating a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. Come join us and take your experience to new heights!

Job Summary:

The level 2 fabricator position is on the path from level 1 to expert fabricator. Level 1 training has been completed and you are quickly acquiring skills to become a master fabricator. As a level 2 fabricator, you have a great ability to read and interpret diagrams, sketches, and blueprints to determine operations, required materials, and timeframes for projects with the ability to problem-solve any issues prior to fabrication. You will be expected to set up, operate, and maintain all welding equipment.  As a solid form team member, you will share and demonstrate our values through workmanship and interactions with internal and external audiences.  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain production throughput of assigned parts
  • Use blueprints to produce and meet all specifications
  • Completing and demonstrating all basic skills and level 1 fabrication competencies
  • Able to operate in the shop with little or no supervision
  • Use material handling equipment safely to move parts
  • Follow all safety standards and procedures
  • Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, and measuring tools
  • Use multiple welding machines to repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes
  • Understand and implement personal and company safety measures by wearing PPE
  • Work independently and be a self-motivator
  • Able to work within timelines
  • Maintain a clean workplace
  • Communicate with various departments for the direction of the project
  • Contribute to the quality control of the project

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge/Experience Required:

  • 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a structural steel environment
  • Must be able to read blueprints and build with fixtures
  • Familiarity with standard structural steel fabrication practices for welding, cutting, drilling and punching steel
  • Proficient in GMAW
  • Understand and can use measuring instruments
  • Ability to pass a weld test in AWS D1.1 Flat prior to hiring

RCI Perks

  • Paid Time Off is awarded the day you begin with RCI and increases along with your tenure in the company
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Medical 
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
  • Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • 401 (k) / Roth plan with company match

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee in this position will regularly stand for long periods; Frequently walk; Occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.  The employee must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

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Job Type

  • Full-time, Extensive Travel (~75%)
  • Non-Exempt

Location:

  • Allegan, MI (with travel across the U.S. & abroad)

Salary:

  • The hourly range for this position is $18.00 to $25.00, however starting wage will depend on qualifications, skill, and experience.

Company Profile:

At RCI Adventure Products, we design and build world-class adventure attractions that bring fun to people all over the globe: ropes courses, climbing walls, zip lines, and more. Our team is full of hard-working, hands-on people who love solving problems, traveling, and making a real impact. If you’re looking for a career that combines construction, travel, and adventure, this is it.

Job Summary:  

As a Field Installer, you’ll be part of a tight-knit crew that brings our attractions to life. You’ll work with a Lead Installer to assemble, install, and service RCI products at client sites worldwide. This role is perfect for someone who is handy with tools, loves being on the move, and isn’t afraid of heights.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with your crew to install and service adventure attractions safely and efficiently.
  • Travel across the U.S. and internationally (passport required).
  • Read and follow blueprints, construction plans, and site requirements.
  • Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and manlifts.
  • Keep job sites clean, safe, and professional.
  • Submit time/expense reports accurately and on time.
  • Represent RCI with professionalism and pride at every client site. 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge/Experience Required:

  • Hands-on skills: experience in construction, steel work, welding, or mechanical trades.
  • Comfort with heights: installation often takes place above ground.
  • Safety-first mindset: OSHA knowledge and safe work practices are a must.
  • Travel-ready: up to 75% travel; valid driver’s license and passport (or ability to get one).
  • Team player: can follow directions, communicate well, and step up when needed.
  • Bonus skills: CDL license, welding certifications, or prior adventure attraction/rope course work.

Why You’ll Love it Here:

  • Get paid to travel the world while building amazing attractions.
  • Join a company that values fun, teamwork, and growth.
  • Hands-on training and opportunities to learn new trades and equipment.
  • Work with people who care about what they do and have each other’s backs

RCI Perks

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off is awarded the day you begin with RCI and increases along with your tenure in the company
  • Medical 
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Confinement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
  • Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • A 401 (k) / Roth plan with a company match

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee in this position will regularly stand for long periods; Frequently required to have a full range of mobility in the upper and lower body, including the ability to reach with hands and arms, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, and crouch.  The employee must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.

Occasionally walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often subject to outside environmental conditions. Must be able to work at heights exceeding 50 feet. 

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