Fabricator, Rigger

American Equipment•Knoxville, TN

13d•$22 - $23

About The Position

Ashley Sling, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is a rigging and below-the-hook service provider. The Rigger Fabricator produces assemblies used in manufacturing and other industries, including construction, energy, mining, crane operation, aerospace, and deep-sea recovery and rescue. The role involves learning to identify product diameters, constructions, and applications while working with experienced staff and applying established quality practices. Training is provided for operation of 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 orderly work area. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time. 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 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, customer requirements, blueprints, capacity tables, and order tickets.
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 appropriate equipment for producing wire rope and chain assemblies.
Splice wire rope and fabricate chain slings.
Operate industrial swaging machines, proof testing machines, and forklifts after training.
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.