Fabrication Manager

Description

Ashley Sling, a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading riggings 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:

The Fabrication Manager is responsible for directing all warehouse and material-handling operations within a fabrication environment to support production efficiency, quality, and safety. This role ensures accurate receipt, storage, staging, and distribution of raw materials, fabricated components, and finished goods while maintaining inventory integrity and traceability. The Warehouse Manager leads warehouse personnel, fabrication, welding, and production teams, enforces safety and quality standards, and optimizes workflows to support on-time fabrication schedules, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow prioritization, and labor allocation to ensure on-time production and shipping.
• Enforce American Equipment policies and OSHA requirements through regular safety training and corrective actions as needed.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods, and consumables; coordinate with procurement to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Train, coach, and evaluate warehouse personnel to ensure consistent workmanship, quality standards, and compliance with company procedures.
• Monitor production metrics, quality results, and throughput; identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce rework or waste.
• Inspect finished products for defects or irregularities, ensuring they meet the quality standards and that all finished products receive (3) qualified signatures before shipping the products to the customer. 
• Collaborate with team members and sales to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, or other specifications to determine the customer requirements.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience fabricating and distributing lifting and rigging equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical expertise in the fabrication of slings (nylon, polyester, wire rope), wire rope assemblies, lifting devices, rigging hardware, hoists, synthetic ropes, sling protection, and tie-down equipment.
• Strong understanding of materials used in lifting and rigging applications, including their performance characteristics and limitations.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance related to lifting and rigging.
• Basic computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail in a production-focused environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

What we offer:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement 

plans, and vacation time/sick time.

• Cigna Health Insurance (Kaiser in CA)
• SA & HSA healthcare employer contribution
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company paid STD & LTD Disability Insurance
• Educational and Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity (12-wks) and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% 401K Employer Match, with 6% of your Contribution
• Company Vacation Time and Sick Time
• Company provided PPE
• Discounts on products and services
• Opportunities to network and connect

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.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging: 

At American Equipment Holdings, we are dedicated to engaging with the widest possible range of talent. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and engagement, enabling us to attract creative individuals and develop exceptional products, services, and solutions. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 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.  

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

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.