Fabricator

CERTEX USA is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Fabricator to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves fabricating, inspecting, and assembling various rope products to meet high-quality standards and customer specifications for industries like construction, energy, mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery, and rescue. Items may be constructed with wire, chain, or synthetic material.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret drawings, 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 wire, synthetic rope, and chain assemblies
• Splice wire rope and fabricate chain slings
• Operate industrial swaging machines, proof testing machines, and forklifts
• Attach proper tags and labels to products
• Maintain inventory records
• Report defective or substandard material supplies or product
• Handle shipping and receiving of goods
• Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner, following all safety guidelines
• Assist with deliveries when needed

Requirements

• Familiarity with industrial tools like cutting machines, swagers, crimping tools, and winches (preferred)
• Proficient at math and reading
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to accurately read a tape measure or digital micrometer
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be persistent, energetic, and reliable
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal background check
• Provide valid documentation in accordance with I-9 requirements
• Display a professional and courteous attitude
• Report to work at the designated start time
• Willing to travel to various work sites or training as required
• Willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends when necessary
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures, including the Company’s “Stop Work” policy
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and supervisors with other duties as required

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the construction, equipment, or oil industry (preferred)
• Proficient at math and reading
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to accurately read a tape measure or digital micrometer
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be persistent, energetic, and reliable

Working Conditions

• Operates in a warehouse environment
• Full-time position with standard work hours of Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• Minimal travel expected; may be required for training

Physical Requirements

• Considerable physical effort and stamina to perform mechanical tasks
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs routinely during daily operations
• Clear vision (with or without corrective lenses) and precise hand-eye coordination for cutting, splicing, and attaching fittings
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without fatigue
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out; use multiple muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
• Fast, repeated movements of shoulders, fingers, hands, and wrists
• Good control of fine motor skills for accuracy and safety
• Standing for extended periods, walking, bending, and crouching during shifts
• Exposure to extreme heat or cold in warehouse or outdoor conditions
• Able to hear warnings or communicate effectively over industrial sounds
• May encounter grease or metal dust

Pay

$22–$24 per hour

Benefits

• Monthly profit-sharing opportunity
• Uniforms provided
• Steel toe boot allowance
• Vacation and sick leave
• 9 holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Hospitalization, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance