Fabricator ($ 20 - $30/Hr)

Hartzell Aerospace Welding Company Background

Hartzell Aerospace Welding consists of two Minnesota-grown businesses under one roof, Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. (AWI) and Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI). As part of the Hartzell Aviation Family of Brands, we share a unified core value: Built on Honor. Our brand promise and guiding philosophy, Built on Honor reflects a collective commitment to uphold the highest standards in quality, performance, and support. Built on Honor is integral to everything we do, because aviation isn’t just our industry — it’s our community, our family, and our legacy.

AWI is an industry leader in welding, bending, and fabricating sheet metal and tubing, as well as the manufacturing, repair, and overhaul of piston aircraft exhaust and engine mounts.

AMI specializes in machining and welding, with a focus on bending and welding tube assemblies for jet engines and airframes. AMI also handles metal details for AWI’s exhaust and engine mount business.

Hartzell Aerospace Welding Quality Policy:

Hartzell Aerospace Welding and its employees are dedicated to meeting and exceeding our customer expectations through continually improving our processes, quality system, technology, and most importantly, our people.

Our Quality Management System is designed to support the diverse needs of both large and small customers, which means attention to detail is critical to our success. We thrive by developing solutions to complex problems and delivering world-class products all while meeting strict guidelines and regulations throughout the entire process. Our greatness comes from the daily effort each employee puts in and the investment we make in developing industry professionals.

Hartzell Aerospace Welding is looking for an eager Fabricator to support our growing business.

Key Deliverables / Requirements of the Position:

Hartzell Aerospace Welding seeks a Fabricator with a background in assembly and manufacturing to perform the following

• Perform various metal assembly functions such as: riveting, drilling, countersinking, grinding, shearing, fabricating, etc.
• Sand and deburr metal parts
• Utilize parts washers to clean and dry piece parts and small tubular assemblies
• Other manufacturing responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Able to stand or sit for long periods at a time
• Willing and able to follow both verbal and written work instructions
• Physically able to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs
• General manufacturing assembly and fabrication experience is preferred

Required Technical Competencies

• Mechanical Aptitude – demonstrated examples (on the job or outside of work) showing competency to work with hands. Might include items such as body work skills, crate repair, general wrenching ability, construction work, etc.
• Manual Dexterity – Ability to perform a job that requires detailed handwork
• Experience with Process Standards – Demonstrated ability to read, understand and execute to written instruction
• Computer Skills – experience with entering and retrieving data from a computer

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Applied Learning - Assimilates and applies new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Contributes to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Adaptability – demonstrated flexibility to move to the work; adjusts to changes in work structure, processes and requirements
• Manages Work – Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently; utilizes down time to support completion of other necessary work
• Energy – willing to work hours as required and do what it takes to get the job done
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; Uses care when handling product and material.

Company Position Information:

• Job Type: Full Time | Monday to Friday | First Shift
• Work Location: Eagan, MN
• Benefits:
  • Full Time employees are eligible beginning Day 1
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Life Insurance, EAP and more!

Hartzell Aerospace Welding is an EEO/AA/E-Verify Employer