Fabrication Fitter - Swing Shift

ANDRITZ AG•Ruston, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. This role uses knowledge of welding techniques and processes, metallurgical and material types, material cutting processes (oxy/acetylene and plasma), weld symbols, and engineering blueprints to accomplish production goals. The Fitter will lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications using typical or common fabrication tools (tape measure, tri-square, etc.) and welds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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, with a 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.

Responsibilities

Intermediate level concept of utilizing blueprints 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 inspection to ensure accuracy and dimensions meeting quality standards.
Use of jib and overhead cranes to move assembled parts.
Demonstrate safe working practices and standards.
Assist with coordination of helpers.
Adhere to and actively promote the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules in all work activities.
Consistently embody and promote the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Makes routine decisions related to fitting, layout, tack welding, fabrication methods, tool selection, and interpretation of blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications within established procedures and quality standards.
Escalates non-routine technical issues, unclear specifications, or deviations from approved methods to the supervisor or appropriate technical resource.
Applies established company policies, work instructions, quality requirements, and shop procedures in day-to-day work.
Supports cost-effective work practices by using materials, tools, equipment, and time efficiently and reporting potential waste, rework, or resource concerns to the supervisor.
May provide task-level guidance or assistance to helpers or less experienced employees during fabrication activities but does not have direct supervisory authority.
Coordinates use of tools, materials, and equipment within assigned work and escalates resource constraints or scheduling concerns to the supervisor.
Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve safety, quality, workflow, fabrication methods, tool use, and material handling.
May support implementation of approved improvement activities within the scope of assigned work.