Composite Operator

Dayton Granger • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG) is a third-generation family-owned aerospace manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, FL that has been proudly operating for more than 82 years. We design, test, and manufacture aircraft antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection components used on commercial, military, and private aircraft around the world. We have an average employee tenure of 8 years, reflecting our stability and strong company culture. As a Composite Operator, you’ll work with molds, presses, and specialized equipment to create high-quality composite parts for aviation. This is a physical, hands-on role where you’ll move and handle heavy molds, prepare parts for production, and be an important part of building components that go on to aircrafts worldwide.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment involving regular physical work.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push items up to 50–60 lbs and use moving carts/equipment to transport molds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of handling heavy molds and demolding parts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the work shift.
• Good communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR').

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating autoclaves

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads molds in the ovens, presses, and the autoclave.
• Preps molds and runs heat presses and ovens.
• Demolds parts and prepares them for production.
• Maintains logs for presses and ovens
• Maintains all tools, molds, fixtures and production equipment in the Composite Assembly area.
• Follows company workmanship and quality standards.
• Other assigned tasks by management.
• Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• On-site gym.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

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