Fabrication Fitter-Swing Shift

Andritz; Ruston (LA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Andritz in Ruston, LA is seeking a Fabrication Fitter on the swing shift to assemble metal components per blueprints and specs. The role offers progression from Fitter I to Fitter II based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM with swing-shift differential. Candidates will read drawings, measure precisely, and work with welders to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years of fabrication, fitting, welding, or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use basic measuring tools.
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble metal components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, prints, measurements, and layouts.
• Measure, position, align, and fit components to required specifications.
• Prepare materials and components for fabrication and welding.
• Perform tack welding and other fabrication work as required.
• Use hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting equipment, and other shop equipment safely.
• Check dimensions, alignment, and fit-up to ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Identify fit-up, material, or drawing issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively with welders and other team members to complete fabrication projects safely and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, workflow, tooling, and fabrication processes.

Skills

Tape measure usage

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job title: Fabrication Fitter-Swing Shift

Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Ruston, LA, US, 71270

Working location: Ruston

Location type: Home-Office

Contract type: Permanent

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.

We are looking for aFabrication Fitter to join our manufacturing team on Swing Shift. This position offers an opportunity for candidates with varying levels of experience, from individuals building their fabrication skills to experienced fitters ready to work more independently.

Candidates may be hired as a Fabrication Fitter I or Fabrication Fitter II, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM

This position is eligible for a swing-shift differential.

What You’ll Do

• Fit and assemble metal components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, prints, measurements, and layouts.
• Measure, position, align, and fit components to required specifications.
• Prepare materials and components for fabrication and welding.
• Perform tack welding and other fabrication work as required.
• Use hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting equipment, and other shop equipment safely.
• Check dimensions, alignment, and fit-up to help ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Identify fit-up, material, or drawing issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively with welders and other team members to complete fabrication projects safely and efficiently.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, workflow, tooling, and fabrication processes.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years of fabrication, fitting, welding, or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

Preferred

• Experience reading blueprints, fabrication drawings, or shop prints.
• Experience fitting and assembling metal or steel components.
• Structural steel or manufacturing/fabrication shop experience.
• Experience with tack welding, grinding, cutting, or material preparation.
• Welding or fabrication trade school training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, stoop, crouch, walk, climb, and balance.
• Ability to use hands and arms for repetitive fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing/shop environment around machinery, forklifts, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.