Rigger Specialist

American Equipment Holdings is seeking a skilled Rigger to join our team. As a Rigger, you will be responsible for the production of assemblies that are used in various industries, including construction, energy, mining, and more.

• Fabricate and assemble lifting and rigging products, including slings, wire ropes, lifting devices, and rigging hardware.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Inspect finished products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on fabricating equipment and tools.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
• Review and interpret drawings, blueprints, and capacity tables.
• Understand codes and specifications related to lifting and rigging equipment.
• Calculate wire rope cut lengths and identify appropriate equipment for wire rope and chain assemblies.
• Splice wire rope and fabricate chain slings.
• Operate industrial swaging machines, proof testing machines, and forklifts.
• Attach tags and labels to products.
• Report defective or substandard materials or products.

• Proven experience in fabricating and distributing lifting and rigging equipment.
• Expertise in fabricating various types of slings, wire ropes, lifting devices, and rigging hardware.
• Strong understanding of materials used in lifting and rigging applications.
• 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.

American Equipment Holdings is a leading provider of overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook services in the United States. We offer comprehensive solutions for customers' overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.