Spreader Roll Mechanic

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors as well as for animal feed and biomass pelleting. Other important business segments include automation and service business. The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of approximately 29,000 employees. ANDRITZ operates more than 280 sites in over 40 countries

Job Profile

Roll Mechanic

Working location: Ruston, LA, USA

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Disassembly and reassembly of bearing housings, and internal roll components using air tools, hand tools and bearing pullers.
• Inspection of roll components and parts. 
• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical equipment for improved reliability and performance.
• Help meet or exceed quality goals through a quality maintenance program.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 2 years of relevant manufacturing, mechanical, or millwright experience, or 2 years technical training preferred.
• Languages: English
• Must be an excellent communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Requires knowledge of computers with skills in Excel and Word
• Basic hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, cutting with a torch, basic layout, blueprint reading, precision measurement, bearings, chains, sprockets, and troubleshooting techniques
• Basic computer /data entry skills

• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, and stooping).

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