Fabricator, Rigger

Patriot Crane & Hoist•Knoxville, TN

13d

About The Position

Ashley Sling, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is hiring a Rigger Fabricator to produce assemblies used across manufacturing and industries including construction, energy, mining, crane operation, aerospace, deep-sea recovery, and rescue. The role involves learning to identify product diameters, constructions, and suitable applications while working alongside experienced staff. Training is provided for certain equipment, including industrial swaging machines, proof testing machines, and forklifts. The position fabricates and assembles lifting and rigging products, interprets drawings and order requirements, checks finished products for quality, and maintains equipment, materials, and an organized work area. The company describes itself as a growing provider of rigging and below-the-hook services and emphasizes customer service, competitive wages, benefits, and training opportunities. Pay is $22 per hour. Proof of the right to lawfully work in the United States is required.

Requirements

Proven experience fabricating and distributing lifting and rigging equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Expertise fabricating slings, wire ropes, lifting devices, rigging hardware, sling protection solutions, hoists, synthetic ropes, and tie-down equipment.
Strong understanding of materials used in lifting and rigging applications and their properties.
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to lifting and rigging equipment.
Ability to operate fabrication equipment and tools safely and effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proof of the right to lawfully work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and assemble lifting and rigging products, including slings, wire ropes, lifting devices, rigging hardware, sling protection solutions, hoists, synthetic ropes, and tie-down equipment.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, capacity tables, order tickets, and customer requirements.
Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications and quality standards.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on fabrication equipment and tools.
Manage inventory of raw materials and finished products to support customer orders.
Calculate wire rope cut lengths and fitting requirements, and identify suitable equipment for producing wire rope and chain assemblies.
Splice wire rope and fabricate chain slings.
Operate industrial swaging machines, proof testing machines, and forklifts; training is provided.
Attach appropriate tags and labels to products.
Report defective or substandard materials and products.
Keep the work area, equipment, and tools clean and organized, and follow safety guidelines.