American Equipment · 1 week ago
Rigger, Fabricator
Columbus, Mississippi
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAmerican Equipment is one of the leading rigging and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. The Rigger is responsible for the production of assemblies used in various manufacturing industries, requiring skills in fabrication, inspection, and maintenance of lifting and rigging products.
ConstructionIndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
American Equipment
The uptime solutions company.
Founded in 1969
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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