Composite Finisher

Dayton Granger • Fort Lauderdale, FL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Dayton-Granger, Inc. is seeking a hands-on manufacturing professional to support composite finishing operations in its Composite Bond department at its Fort Lauderdale, Florida facility. The position primarily involves finishing composite parts and offers opportunities to cross-train in additional manufacturing processes throughout the department. The company manufactures aircraft antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection components for commercial, military, and private aircraft.

The role involves removing excess material from composite parts, preparing molds for production, working with composite materials, maintaining tools and equipment, and following workmanship, quality, and safety requirements. Applicants must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Because the position requires access to export-controlled information, applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by applicable regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of professional experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, including grinders, sanders, routers, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Experience with hands-on finishing, trimming, sanding, or similar material-removal operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by applicable export-control regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in composite manufacturing, fabrication, or finishing.
• Experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Deflash and trim composite parts after removal from the autoclave.
• Use hand routers, grinders, sanders, and other hand and power tools to remove excess material.
• Clean molds and prepare them for the next production cycle.
• Work with epoxies, resins, and related composite materials.
• Maintain tools, molds, fixtures, and production equipment in the Composite Assembly area.
• Follow company workmanship and quality standards to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Participate in cross-training to develop skills for additional manufacturing functions throughout the department.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Follow DG safety procedures and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Manage accounts payable functions, including weekly payment duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance, with optional supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Length-of-service anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED