Fabricator, Rigger

American-Equipment; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Sling, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is seeking a Rigger Fabricator to join our team on-site. You will fabricate and assemble lifting and rigging products, interpret engineering drawings, and ensure products meet quality standards.

Work closely with experienced staff, learn on-the-job skills, and contribute to global projects across multiple industries. Proof of right to work in the United States is required and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience fabricating and distributing lifting and rigging equipment in industrial settings.
• Expertise with slings (nylon, polyester), wire rope, lifting devices, rigging hardware, hoists, synthetic ropes, and tie-downs.
• Strong understanding of materials used in lifting and rigging and related properties.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations for lifting and rigging equipment.
• Ability to operate fabricating equipment safely and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail; strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble lifting and rigging products including slings, wire ropes, devices, hardware, protection solutions, hoists, ropes, and tie-downs.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements for accurate fabrication.
• Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on fabricating equipment and tools.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products for customer orders.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and capacity tables to plan production.
• Understand and apply codes and specifications as indicated on order tickets.
• Calculate wire rope cut lengths, fitting requirements and identify appropriate equipment to produce rope and chain assemblies.
• Splice wire rope and fabricate chain slings.
• Operate swaging machines, proof testing machines, and forklifts (training provided).
• Attach proper tags and labels to products.
• Report defective or substandard material or product; maintain a clean and safe work area.

Job description

Ashley Sling, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading rigging and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

Objectives of this role

A Rigger Fabricator is responsible for the production of assemblies that are used all over the world in nearly every level of manufacturing. They will learn how to accurately identify different diameters, constructions, and best possible applications for an array of products that are utilized in industries like construction, energy, mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Working closely with experienced staff and learning on the job skills with years of proven quality and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble various lifting and rigging products including slings (nylon, polyester), wire ropes, lifting devices, rigging hardware, sling protection solutions, hoists, synthetic ropes, and tie-down equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Inspect finished products to verify conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on fabricating equipment and tools.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to ensure availability for customer orders.
• Review, interpret drawings and blueprints and capacity tables.
• Understand codes and specifications as outlined on order tickets
• Calculate wire rope cut lengths, fitting requirements and identify the appropriate equipment to produce all varieties of wire rope and chain assemblies
• Splicing wire robe and fabricating chain slings
• Understanding and operation of industrial swaging machines, proof testing machines, and forklifts (Training is provided)
• Attach proper tags and labels to products
• Report defective or substandard material supplies or product
• Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner, and follow all Safety Guidelines

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven experience in fabricating and distributing lifting and rigging equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Expertise in fabricating various types of slings (nylon, polyester, wire rope), 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 respective properties.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to lifting and rigging equipment.
• Ability to operate fabricating equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.