Fabrication Fitter - Swing Shift

ANDRITZ AG•Ruston, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Fitter uses knowledge of welding techniques and processes, metallurgical and material types, material cutting processes (including oxy/acetylene and plasma), weld symbols, and engineering blueprints to accomplish production goals. The Fitter lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications using common fabrication tools, including tape measures and tri-squares, and welding processes. The position works Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, in a warehouse and manufacturing shop environment. The Fitter makes routine decisions involving fitting, layout, tack welding, fabrication methods, tool selection, and interpretation of blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications within established procedures and quality standards. Non-routine technical issues and unclear specifications are escalated to a supervisor or appropriate technical resource. The role applies company policies, work instructions, quality requirements, and shop procedures. It has no direct financial approval authority and may provide task-level guidance to helpers or less-experienced employees without direct supervisory authority. Employees are expected to contribute to safe working conditions, report and address unsafe situations, and support continuous improvement in safety, quality, workflow, fabrication methods, tool use, and material handling. The role promotes the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules and #1ANDRITZway core behaviors: Customer Focus, Ownership for Performance, Shared Commitment, and Openness.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three or more years of experience in welding, metal fabrication, and fitting.
Experience in production or manufacturing within a sheet metal fabrication environment.
Working knowledge of oxy-fuel and hand plasma cutting processes.
Ability to operate fabrication equipment, including saws, cold saws, shears, and punch presses.
Working knowledge of common fabrication tools and their safe and effective use.
Good mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, geometry, and trigonometry, and willingness to continue developing math skills.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and interact professionally with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting a safe working environment.
Ability to interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications.
Ability to tack weld or weld using GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes.
Ability to use jib and overhead cranes to move assembled parts.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, carry, climb, and balance.
Frequent use of hands and arms to reach for, handle, position, and manipulate objects, tools, and materials; requires close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear instructions, equipment, and safety signals in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Use blueprints at an intermediate level to fit up and fabricate metal components and equipment.
Tack weld or weld components and assemblies using GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
Perform first-order inspections to verify accuracy and ensure dimensions meet established quality standards.
Use jib and overhead cranes to move assembled parts.
Demonstrate safe working practices and standards.
Assist with the coordination of helpers.
Adhere to and actively promote the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules in all work activities.
Embody and promote the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Make routine fitting, layout, tack-welding, fabrication-method, and tool-selection decisions within established procedures and quality standards.
Apply company policies, work instructions, quality requirements, and shop procedures; escalate unclear requirements or non-routine issues.
Use materials, tools, equipment, and time efficiently, and report potential waste, rework, or resource concerns.
Identify and communicate opportunities to improve safety, quality, workflow, fabrication methods, tool use, and material handling.
May provide task-level guidance or assistance to helpers or less-experienced employees.
Participate in health and safety activities, comply with company policies, promptly report unsafe situations, and intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.