Wire Rope Assembler
Location : West Sacrmanrto
Shift: Morning (Monday - Friday)
Job Description
This entry-level Warehouse Wire Rope Assembler role focuses on fabricating, inspecting, and assembling a wide range of wire, chain, and synthetic rope products to meet strict quality standards and customer specifications. Working in a warehouse environment, you accurately identify product @types and applications used across industries such as construction, energy, mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, and deep-sea recovery and rescue. You contribute directly to safe and reliable lifting and rigging solutions by following detailed drawings, maintaining accurate records, and upholding strong safety practices.
Responsibilities
Review and interpret drawings, blueprints, capacity tables, and order tickets to determine product specifications and requirements.
Understand and apply relevant codes and specifications as outlined on order tickets for each assembly.
Calculate wire rope cut lengths and fitting requirements to ensure accurate and efficient production.
Identify and select the appropriate equipment to produce various wire, synthetic rope, and chain assemblies.
Perform splicing of wire rope and fabricate chain slings according to customer and safety requirements.
Operate industrial swaging machines, proof testing machines, forklifts, and other industrial tools safely and effectively.
Attach proper tags and labels to finished products to ensure accurate identification and traceability.
Maintain accurate inventory records, including materials, components, and finished products.
Inspect materials and finished assemblies and promptly report any defective or substandard supplies or products.
Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading, unloading, picking, packing, and order picking as needed.
Maintain the work area, equipment, and tools in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Follow all safety guidelines, including strict adherence to safety requirements, procedures, and the Stop Work policy.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas.
Assist with deliveries when needed, including loading and unloading materials at various locations.
Manage time effectively to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
Work collaboratively in a team environment and assist co-workers with other duties as required.
Report to work at the designated start time and maintain a professional and courteous attitude.
Travel to various work sites or training sessions as required, including occasional overtime, nights, and weekends when necessary.
Essential Skills
Ability to review and interpret drawings, blueprints, and capacity tables.
Strong proficiency in basic math and reading for measurements and calculations.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure and digital micrometer.
Familiarity with industrial tools such as cutting machines, swagers, crimping tools, winches, and proof testing machines (preferred but strongly beneficial).
Ability to operate forklifts or willingness to learn safe forklift operation.
Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Persistence, energy, and reliability in completing physical and repetitive tasks.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.
Capability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs routinely.
Clear vision (with or without corrective lenses) and precise hand-eye coordination for cutting, splicing, and attaching fittings.
Good fine motor skills to ensure accuracy and safety in assemblies.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, stretch, twist, crouch, and reach throughout the shift.
Ability to hear warnings and communicate effectively over industrial noise.
Willingness to strictly follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
Professional and courteous communication skills and a strong team-oriented mindset.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience in construction, equipment, oil, or related industrial environments is preferred.
Experience with inventory, warehouse operations, picking, packing, order picking, material handling, pallet jacks, unloading, and warehouse inventory is an advantage.
Willingness to travel for training and to various work sites as required.
Willingness to work overtime, nights, and weekends when necessary to meet operational needs.
Ability to provide valid documentation for employment eligibility in accordance with I-9 requirements.
Commitment to maintaining a professional demeanor and representing the company positively.
Comfort working around grease, metal dust, and industrial machinery.
Ability to use core muscle groups, including stomach and lower back, to support the body for long periods without fatigue.
Openness to reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports financial security, health, and work-life balance. The role offers a monthly profit-sharing opportunity, reflecting a culture that values shared success and recognizes individual contributions. Team members receive uniforms and a steel toe boot allowance to support safety and comfort on the job. A robust time-off program includes vacation, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one floating holiday, encouraging rest and personal time. Long-term financial well-being is supported through a 401(k) plan with company match, while extensive health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary life, long- and short-term disability, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing skill development, providing a stable, full-time position where employees can grow in a specialized industrial trade.
Work Environment
This position operates in a distribution center and warehouse environment with a focus on industrial fabrication and material handling. The role is full-time, with standard hours of Monday through Friday, totaling approximately 40 hours per week, with the possibility of overtime, nights, and weekends when operational needs require it. Work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, twisting, and crouching, as well as routine lifting of up to 75 lbs. You regularly work with industrial tools and equipment such as cutting machines, swagers, crimping tools, winches, proof testing machines, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling devices. The environment may include exposure to extreme heat or cold, especially in warehouse or outdoor construction and rigging conditions, as well as exposure to grease and metal dust. Clear vision and the ability to hear warnings over industrial sounds are important for safety. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel toe boots and other safety gear, is required in designated operations and production areas, and uniforms are provided. Minimal travel is expected, though occasional trips to training sessions or various work sites may be required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
