Shop Lead, Swing Shift: Hands-on Fabrication Leader

ANDRITZ Clean Air Technologies; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ Clean Air Technologies in Ruston, LA is seeking an experienced Shop Lead for our manufacturing facility. The role is on a swing shift from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM with a shift differential and hands-on leadership responsibilities.

You will organize daily work, train employees, and maintain high safety and quality standards while coordinating with production management and quality control to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fabrication, production, assembly, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read measurements and calculate material requirements and tolerances.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shop workflow and direct employees based on production priorities.
• Help ensure daily and weekly production goals and customer delivery schedules are met.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Train employees on the proper use of fabrication tools and equipment.
• Communicate production, scheduling, equipment, and workflow issues to the Fabrication/Production Manager.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to address priorities and maintain product quality.
• Perform hands-on fabrication and assembly work as needed.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment to assemble components.
• Assemble, align, and adjust fabricated parts and components according to specifications.
• Test and measure parts to verify tolerances and quality requirements.
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift.
• Help identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, workflow, and production efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive shop environment.
• Follow and reinforce all ANDRITZ safety requirements, including the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fabrication tools

Measuring tools

Job description

ANDRITZ Clean Air Technologies in Ruston, LA is seeking an experienced Shop Lead for our manufacturing facility. The role is on a swing shift from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM with a shift differential and hands-on leadership responsibilities.

You will organize daily work, train employees, and maintain high safety and quality standards while coordinating with production management and quality control to keep work moving safely and efficiently.