Fiberglass Fabricator

Fiberglass Fabrication Role

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a skilled Fiberglass Fabricator to join our team at Hartzell Air Movement in Piqua, OH. As a Fiberglass Fabricator, you will be responsible for performing fiberglass fabrication functions to a finished part or product using established procedures.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Operate small hand-held tools, such as grinders, drills, sanders, cutting wheels, saws, etc.
* Work with various materials, including fiberglass resin, vinyl ester resins, and acetone.
* Experience in rolling, chopping, spraying fiberglass.
* Remove air bubbles and smooth surfaces, as well as bond together fiberglass pieces.
* Trim excess fiberglass extending from edge of flange.
* Follow instructions carefully, which may require basic reading skills and the ability to follow diagrams and pictures.
* Work with fiberglass molds, applying fiberglass resin to surface of molds prior to fiberglass mat placement.
* Perform structural and cosmetic repairs to variety of parts.
* Read tape measure.
* Support the Hartzell Culture initiatives and display and portray the Hartzell Values.

**Requirements:**

* Previous fiberglass fabrication experience is strongly desired.
* Previous experience with hand-held grinders, drills, hammer, cutting torch, plasma cutting torch, seam welder, flange punch, drill press is strongly desired.
* Manual dexterity and ability to carry out repetitive tasks.
* Previous application of Lean manufacturing and structured problem solving tools is a plus.
* Good understanding of blue print reading and excellent math skills.
* Read squares, protractors, and measuring tapes.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Lifts frequently (60% of normal work day) material weighing 10 - 25 lbs. Occasionally lifts (25% of normal work day) material weighing 25 - 50 lbs. Lifting generally from floor level to waist level.
* Must reach, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
* Be able to read part numbers and directions provided on a worksheet.
* Must be reliable and willing to work overtime when required.
* Must have a good work history record.

**Salary:**

Starting at $20.50/hr - $23.00/hr