Shop Lead - Swing Shift

ANDRITZ; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Ruston, LA is seeking a Shop Lead to oversee fabrication and assembly operations on a swing shift (3:30 PM–2:00 AM). You will direct production workers, coordinate priorities, and drive on-time deliveries while maintaining a strong safety culture.

The role requires at least 5 years in fabrication/production, solid math skills, and the ability to train staff and adapt to changing priorities. A collaborative, results-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of fabrication/production experience.
• Strong math skills and ability to measure tolerances.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Safety-focused mindset with ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct workers to priorities and manage workflow.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce safety rules.
• Train employees in fabrication tooling and equipment operation.
• Update production manager on issues and adjust schedules.
• Maintain schedules with priorities and special needs.
• Ensure high-quality output with quality control collaboration.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Safety commitment

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Due to increased demand, this position is currently scheduled on a swing shift at the Ruston, LA manufacturing facility. The shift operates from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM and includes a shift differential. The Shop Lead works with other leads to meet deliveries to customers. Responsible for daily/weekly scheduled goals. Assists with scheduling to maintain reports and shop schedules. Encourages positive attitudes and motivates to create a good work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workflow by directing workers to the proper priorities.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Train employees in properly operating fabrication tooling and equipment.
• Update the Fabrication/Production Manager on all production and scheduling issues.
• Maintain schedule with priorities and special needs addressed.
• Work with quality control to address job priorities and maintain a high-quality product.
• Operate and maintain stations to assemble, align, and adjust fabricated parts, components, or units according to specifications and follows established manufacturing procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment to assemble units.
• Test and calibrate parts and mechanisms to ensure all components meet tolerances, product specifications, and quality standards.
• Ensure that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift.
• Demonstrate safe working practices and standards.
• 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.

Scope of Decision-Making Authority

1. Health, Safety, and Environment: All employees have the right to refuse any task they believe is unsafe and must report such refusals immediately to a supervisor, Human Resources, or the Safety Coordinator for investigation. Employees are expected to intervene when they identify unsafe conditions or behaviors, including environmental risks, and take steps to prevent injury, illness, or property damage. Every employee also has a responsibility to actively contribute to maintaining safe and healthy working conditions by participating in health and safety activities, complying with company policies, and promptly reporting unsafe situations.
2. Technical Decisions: Authorized to make day-to-day technical decisions related to fabrication, assembly, tooling, equipment use, workflow priorities, and product quality within established procedures, specifications, and safety requirements. Escalates complex technical issues, nonconformances, or decisions outside established standards to the Fabrication/Production Manager.
3. Policy Interpretation: Applies and reinforces established company policies, procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and work instructions in daily shop activities. Refers unclear policy questions, exceptions, or matters requiring formal interpretation to the appropriate supervisor, Human Resources, or Safety representative.
4. Financial Authority: May make recommendations related to equipment, tooling, materials, supplies, and process needs. Does not have independent authority to approve expenditures, pricing, contracts, or financial commitments unless specifically delegated through established approval processes.
5. People & Resource Management: Provides day-to-day work direction, training, task prioritization, and guidance to shop employees. May provide input on staffing needs, performance concerns, scheduling, and training requirements, but does not have independent authority to hire, terminate, discipline, or make compensation decisions.
6. Continuous Improvement: Identifies and recommends improvements to shop workflow, safety practices, quality processes, tooling, equipment use, and production efficiency. May support implementation of approved improvements within assigned work areas and escalates changes requiring additional resources, approvals, or cross-functional support.

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment
• Openness

Job Specific Competencies

• Working Safely
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks
• Teaching
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Communicating Effectively
• Using Math

Qualifications (Required)

• Education, Licenses, & Certifications: High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabrication, production, assembly, or a related manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate material requirements and measure part tolerances accurately.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to interact professionally and positively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and maintaining a safe working environment.

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Experience in steel manufacturing.
• Prior leadership experience.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Required to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crouch, walk, climb, balance, speak, and hear.
• Manual Dexterity: Must be able to use hands and arms to reach for objects; requires close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting/Carrying: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Environmental Factors: Majority of work is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, forklifts, electricity, and moderate to high noise levels.

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