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Job Description

Overview

Ashley Sling, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is a leading provider of rigging and below-the-hook services in the United States. The company is committed to customer and employee satisfaction, offering competitive wages, benefits, and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain industrial sewing machines to sew web slings for overhead lifting purposes.
  • Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, or other specifications to determine the sewing requirements.
  • Prepare materials, including cutting fabric, straps, and other components, as per the provided measurements.
  • Set up sewing machines, ensuring proper tension, stitch length, and thread alignment for each sewing project.
  • Inspect finished products for defects or irregularities, ensuring they meet the quality standards.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, oiling, and changing needles, to ensure smooth operation.
  • Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions or issues to the supervisor for timely resolution.
  • Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner, and follow all Safety Guidelines.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Ability to operate industrial sewing machine 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Dental
  • Vision

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
Dental
Vision
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$30/hr across 14 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Austell, GA

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Austell, GA right now, from 8 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 410 other active welding openings from 259 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Austell, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (9), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Yancey Bros. Co. (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $39/hr, Forest Park at $39/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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