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.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Able to operate small hand held tools. (eg) grinders, drills, sanders, cutting wheels, saws, etc.
• Works with various materials including fiberglass resin, vinyl ester resins, and acetone.
• Experience in rolling, chopping, spraying fiberglass.
• Experience in removal air bubbles and smooth surfaces as well as bond together fiberglass pieces.
• Trim excess fiberglass extending from edge of flange
• Be able to 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.
• Must be able to read tape measure.
• Supports the Hartzell Culture initiatives and displays and portrays the Hartzell Values.
• Supports the company’s Lean initiatives and assists in Lean projects as required.
• Follows all safety practices and rules. Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
• Supports other departments or completes other duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• 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.
• Have 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.
• Must be able to 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