Fabrication Fitter

ANDRITZ AG•Ruston, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Fitter uses knowledge of welding techniques and processes, metals and materials, oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting, weld symbols, and engineering blueprints to meet production goals. The role lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies to specifications using common fabrication tools, and tack welds or welds components and assemblies. The position makes routine decisions about 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, unclear specifications, or deviations from approved methods are escalated to a supervisor or technical resource. The fitter applies company policies, work instructions, quality requirements, and shop procedures, and may provide task-level guidance to helpers or less experienced employees without direct supervisory authority. The role is based primarily in a warehouse and manufacturing shop environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Employees are expected to follow safe working practices, contribute to a safe and healthy workplace, and promote ANDRITZ's 8 Life-Saving Rules and #1ANDRITZway core behaviors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–3 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, 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 stand for extended periods and frequently walk, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, carry, climb, and balance.
Ability to frequently use hands and arms to reach for, handle, position, and manipulate objects, tools, and materials; close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to 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 to fit up and fabricate metal components and equipment.
Tack weld or weld components and assemblies using GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes.
Perform first-order inspections to verify accuracy and dimensions against quality standards.
Use jib and overhead cranes to move assembled parts.
Demonstrate safe working practices and standards.
Assist with coordination of helpers and provide task-level guidance when appropriate.
Follow and actively promote the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules.
Promote the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Refuse and promptly report tasks believed to be unsafe, intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified, and contribute to maintaining safe and healthy working conditions.
Apply established company policies, work instructions, quality requirements, and shop procedures; seek guidance when requirements are unclear.
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; support approved improvement activities.