Fabrication Fitter

ANDRITZ; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Fitter/Welder in Ruston, LA to lay out, fit, and weld metal components according to blueprints. You will perform tack welds or full welds with GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW, and conduct first-order inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy.

The job is performed in a warehouse/manufacturing setting with standard safety practices. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and beginner-to-intermediate welding experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Beginner to intermediate experience in welding, metal fabrication, and fitting.
• Good math skills and willingness to improve.
• Knowledge of oxy-fuel and hand plasma cutting.
• Ability to operate saws, shear, and punch press.
• Familiarity with common fabrication tools and safety practices.
• Ability to work with others and interact professionally with personnel.

Responsibilities

• Fit up and fabricate metal components using blueprints.
• Tack weld or weld components using GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW.
• Perform initial inspection for conformance to specs.
• Operate jib and overhead cranes to move parts.
• Maintain safe working practices and a positive work environment.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Saw

Cold saw

Job description

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

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)

• None