Fabricator

About This Role

The Fabricator is responsible for producing metal and foam components for commercial HVAC units, working with various fabrication equipment and processes. This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with assignments to different areas based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate fabrication equipment including punch press, Mazak laser, press brake, and foam press as assigned
• Perform foam preparation tasks such as cutting, shaping, and applying adhesives
• Handle raw materials and finished parts, including staging, loading/unloading, and kitting for downstream processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to ensure accurate fabrication
• Conduct in-process inspections using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to verify dimensional accuracy
• Maintain proper documentation of production output and quality checks
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE requirements and machine guarding procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, organized work area

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to cross-train and work in multiple fabrication areas as needed

Nice to have:

• Technical training in metal fabrication
• 1

-3 years of experience in fabrication or manufacturing environment (HVAC experience a plus)

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and bend charts
• Familiarity with fabrication tools and measuring instruments
• Forklift or material handling certification

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Company paid events
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

Important Details

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods; comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and machinery

About the Company

Gradian is an engineering-led, full-line thermal solutions partner serving data center and other mission-critical, commercial, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, with additional facilities across North America, the company designs and manufactures liquid cooling systems, air handling equipment, heat rejection units, and modular, factory-assembled thermal management solutions. Gradian was founded through the unification of four complementary, established brands: MAS HVAC, Daedex, DeepCoolAI, and EcoChillers, acting as a single-source provider, deploying cooling technologies as scalable systems optimized for efficiency, spatial constraints, and overall performance. With a vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing model, Gradian pairs rapid design turnaround with precision fabrication.