Rigging & Wire Rope Fabricator
About The Position
GME Supply is hiring a Rigging & Wire Rope Fabricator for its fabrication shop in Saugerties, New York. The role transforms raw wire rope and heavy-duty fittings into custom lifting slings and assemblies for infrastructure, telecommunications, and industrial lifting operations across North America. The position offers paid on-the-job training and focuses on specialized, hands-on production rather than routine warehouse stocking. The fabricator measures, cuts, manufactures, and inspects wire rope slings and lifting assemblies; operates industrial fabrication equipment and forklifts; processes customer orders and production data using basic shop computer systems; and maintains an organized, safety-focused work area while collaborating with other fabricators.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude and experience or comfort using hand tools such as hammers, crimpers, and measuring instruments, and powered equipment such as saws and presses.
- Ability to read technical cut sheets, measure accurately, and attend to small tolerances.
- Comfort working on one's feet in an active shop environment.
- Capability to lift, stage, and maneuver heavy assemblies and materials.
- Dependable attendance, respect for workplace safety rules, and clear communication with supervisors and teammates.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in assembly, metalworking, machine operation, or general shop work.
Responsibilities
- Measure, cut, and manufacture custom wire rope slings and high-capacity lifting assemblies to job specifications.
- Operate hydraulic swaging presses, industrial cut-off saws, mechanical crimpers, and specialized rigging tools safely and precisely.
- Inspect finished assemblies to ensure turnbacks, sleeves, and fittings meet safety and structural standards.
- Operate forklifts to transfer heavy reels, position materials, and stage completed assemblies for dispatch.
- Use shop computer systems to process customer job orders, log fabrication data, and track production output.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation and collaborate with fellow fabricators in a safety-focused shop.
- Participate in company-sponsored training to expand equipment and rigging expertise.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance with company contributions.
- Company HSA contributions.
- Optional add-on insurance, including accident and short-term disability coverage.
- Free employee assistance program with 24/7 access.
- Paid time off that increases with tenure.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- 401(k) matching options with no vesting requirements.
- Paid on-the-job training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
