HR Co-Op - American Fan

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications. Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Description

Job Title: HR Co Op                                                            Date: April 2026

Reports To: HR / EHS Manager

Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive HR Co-Op to join our team on-site for 3-4 months. This role focuses on supporting HR initiatives, with limited involvement in EHS projects as HR oversees EHS functions. You will help maintain HR processes, organize documentation, support employee engagement activities, and contribute to HR metrics and audits. The ideal candidate will embody FMD’s core values: Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and update job descriptions to assess roles for testing needs to hire
• Support the creation and implementation of role-specific testing processes to ensure hiring top talent
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities, from small events to large celebrations, to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Collect data for HR metrics to support KPI reporting
• Conduct ad hoc audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Organize, sustain and digitize historical HR and EHS documents to update the training matrix.
• Collaborate on EHS programs such as safety recognition initiatives and process standardization.
• Provide ad hoc support for HR tasks and cross-departmental projects as assigned.
• Uphold FMD’s core values: Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with document management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn with a focus on process improvement.
• Interest in HR operations and employee engagement; knowledge of EHS principles is a plus.
• Must work on-site during the co-op term.

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.