Wire Rope Assembler and Fabricator

Wire Rope Assembler and Fabricator

CERTEX USA is seeking a detail‑oriented and skilled Wire Rope Assembler to join our team in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves fabricating, inspecting, and assembling various rope products to meet high‑quality standards and customer specifications.

Full‑time

The assembler/fabricator accurately identifies different diameters, constructions, and best possible applications for an array of products utilized in industries such as construction, energy, mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep‑sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain, or synthetic material.

• 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 all varieties of wire or 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 and follow all safety guidelines
• Assist with deliveries when needed

• Familiarity with industrial tools such as cutting machines, swagers, crimping tools, and winches
• Proficient in math and reading
• Time management skills
• Accurate reading of a tape measure or digital micrometer
• Minimum age 18 years
• Persistent, energetic, and reliable

• Pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal background check
• Provide valid documentation proving citizenship 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
• Adhere strictly to safety requirements and procedures and comply with the company’s “Stop Work” policy
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as directed
• Work in a team environment and assist co‑workers and supervisors with other duties as required

• Prior experience in construction, equipment, or oil industry preferred
• Proficient in math and reading
• Time management skills
• Accurate reading of a tape measure or digital micrometer
• Minimum age 18 years
• Persistent, energetic, and reliable

• Job operates in a warehouse environment
• Full‑time position with standard work hours Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• Minimal travel expected; may be required to travel for training

• Significant physical effort and stamina to perform mechanical tasks
• Lift up to 75 lbs routinely during daily operations
• Clear vision (with or without corrective lenses); precise hand‑eye coordination for cutting, splicing, and attaching fittings
• Use abdominal and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach; use multiple muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects and make fast, repeated movements of shoulders, fingers, hands, and wrists
• Keep fine motor skills for accuracy and safety
• Stand, walk, bend, and stand during shifts
• Frequent bending or crouching to work on machinery or fit wire ropes into place
• Exposure to extreme heat or cold in warehouse or outdoor conditions in construction or rigging environments
• Hear warnings or communicate effectively over industrial sounds
• May encounter grease or metal dust

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pay range: $
• Monthly profit‑sharing opportunity
• Uniforms provided
• Steel‑toe boot allowance
• Vacation and sick leave
• 9 holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary life, long and short‑term disability, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance

Note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CERTEX USA, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CERTEX utilizes E‑Verify.