General Labor-Fiberglass Fabricator- 1St Shift

Position: FIBERGLASS FABRICATOR
Business Unit:
Hartzell Air Movement

Location:

Piqua, OH

Reports To:

Production Supervisor
Department:
Fiberglass
Basic Function:
Performs fiberglass fabrication functions to a finished part or product using established procedures.

• Able to operate small hand‑held tools (e.g., grinders, drills, sanders, cutting wheels, saws, etc.)
• Works with various materials including fiberglass resin, vinyl ester resins, and acetone.
• Experience in rolling, chopping, and spraying fiberglass.
• Experience in removing air bubbles, smoothing surfaces, and bonding fiberglass pieces together.
• Trim excess fiberglass extending from the edge of the flange.
• Follow instructions carefully, which may require basic reading skills and the ability to follow diagrams and pictures.
• Work with fiberglass molds, applying resin to the surface of molds prior to fiberglass mat placement.
• Perform structural and cosmetic repairs to a variety of parts.
• Read tape measure.
• Support the Hartzell Culture initiatives and display and portray the Hartzell Values.
• Support the company’s Lean initiatives and assist in Lean projects as required.
• Follow all safety practices and rules; maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
• Support other departments or complete other duties as necessary.

• Previous fiberglass fabrication experience is strongly desired.
• Experience with hand‑held grinders, drills, hammer, cutting torch, plasma cutting torch, seam welder, flange punch, drill press is strongly desired.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to carry out repetitive tasks.
• Previous application of Lean manufacturing and structured problem‑solving tools is a plus.
• Good understanding of blueprint reading and excellent math skills.
• Read squares, protractors, and measuring tapes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Lift frequently (60% of normal work day) material weighing 10–25 lbs.; occasionally lift (25% of normal work day) material weighing 25–50 lbs.; lifting generally from floor level to waist level.
• Reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Read part numbers and directions provided on a worksheet.
• Reliable and willing to work overtime when required.
• Have a good work history record.

Starting at $20.50/hr – $23.00/hr