Composites Fabricator Lead Person

Dayton Granger•Fort Lauderdale, FL

13d•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 83 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 our Composites Fabricator Lead Person, you will lead the day-to-day operations of our Bondroom composites fabrication team, working hands-on alongside the team in our clean room environment. You’ll help drive the flow of work from material preparation and composite layup through bonding and assembly, ensuring employees have the tools, materials, instructions, and support needed to keep production moving safely and efficiently. As the go-to lead within the Bondroom, you’ll assign and coordinate daily work, train and develop team members, monitor quality and production progress, and help troubleshoot issues as they arise. You’ll also work closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing leadership to resolve production challenges, communicate priorities, and ensure finished components meet DG’s aerospace quality and workmanship standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous hands-on composites fabrication experience, including composite layup, material preparation, bonding, and related composite manufacturing processes.
Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, such as a Lead Person, Team Lead, Supervisor, or similar role with responsibility for directing and supporting the work of others.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and other technical manufacturing documentation.
Experience using power tools and other hand tools, molds, fixtures, and production equipment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality, safety, and workmanship standards.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily production activities, assign work, and effectively communicate with employees and cross-functional teams.
Good mathematical skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to lift and/or push up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Previous composites manufacturing experience within the aerospace, aviation, defense, or another regulated industry.
Experience with riveting and drilling used in composite assemblies.
Experience working in a clean room or controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the Bondroom composites fabrication team overseeing daily operations and associate performance.
Performs composite layup and cuts material for layup.
Maintains and prepares materials for log tickets.
Participates in the daily SIM Composites meeting representing the Bondroom reporting production throughput
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and other departments to resolve issues and meet production goals.
Assign tasks, prepare workstations, and ensure materials and tools are available.
Train, mentor, and motivate employees; monitor progress and support development.
Identify nonconforming parts and uphold all quality, productivity, and safety standards.
Assist supervisor and Manufacturing management with policy interpretation, performance reviews, and employee discipline.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Maintains all tools, molds, fixtures and production equipment in the Composite Assembly area.
Follows company workmanship and quality standards.
Performs floor stock inventory cycle counts
Support cross-training initiatives and drive continuous improvement
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Management