Job family: Manufacturing
Business area: Environment & Energy
Contract location:
Ruston, LA, US
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Working location: Ruston
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Job description:
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! 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.
Brief Description
Use 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize 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
- Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment
- Other duties as assigned
What We Offer
Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on your date of hire
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Training and opportunities for long-term career growth
A supportive, team-oriented manufacturing environment
#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors
- Customer Focus
- Ownership for Performance
- Shared Commitment
- Openness
Job Specific Competencies
- Safety
- Quality
- Overall Job Performance
- Teamwork
- Attendance/Conduct
Qualifications (Required)
- High school diploma/GED
- Beginner to intermediate experience in welding, metal fabrication, and fitting
- Good mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry); willingness to learn and improve math skills
- Knowledge of Oxy fuel and hand plasma cutting
- Ability to operate saw, cold saw, shear, and punch press
- Good knowledge and use of common and typical fabrication tools
- Good communication and organizational skills with a willingness to work with others; ability to interact professionally and positively with all levels of personnel in the company
- Knowledge of production and manufacturing in a sheet metal facility
- Demonstrate qualities that support a safe working environment
- Majority of work is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing shop environment; exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, forklifts, and electricity in the manufacturing
areas, noise level is usually moderate to high
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; must have ability to use close vision, peripheral vision, and adjust focus; required to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crouch, walk, use hands and arms to reach for objects, carry, climb, balance, speak, and hear
Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 20821
