Sanding & Finishing Specialist (Fiberglass or Composites Experience)

Immediately Hiring: Sanding & Finishing Specialist (Fiberglass or Composites Experience)

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER INC. (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale FL 33315

Shift: Day Shift Monday - Friday. 6:00 am Start Time

Hours: Full-Time Permanent 40 hours a week minimum opportunities for over time

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Direct Hire Competitive Pay Great Benefits Work-Life Balance Stability Opportunities for Growth

Position Overview:

Dayton-Granger Inc. is immediately hiring a Sanding & Finishing Specialist (Fiberglass or Composites Experience) to join our production team in Fort Lauderdale FL. This is a full-time direct hire role in a clean and structured aerospace manufacturing environment. Youll work with fiberglass and composite parts performing sanding filling and prepping for paint. If you have sanding experience related to auto body repair composites fiberglass finishing or marine surface prep this could be a great fit for you!

Were looking for candidates with hands-on sanding/finishing and body filler experience using tools like dual action sanders and grinders and strong attention to detail. Youll play a key role in preparing high-performance antennas to meet the industrys quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sand and prepare fiberglass and composite antennas for painting and finishing

• Apply minimal body fillers and compounds to smooth part surfaces and correct minor imperfections

• Read and follow work instructions blueprints and specifications

• Use hand and power tools including dual action sanders and grinders

• Maintain a clean work area and follow all safety protocols

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• 1 year of hands-on experience with fiberglass finishing sanding or surface preparation

• High school diploma or GED required

• Ability to read and follow written instructions work orders and blueprints

• Comfortable lifting up to 25 lbs and performing physical tasks

• Good vision attention to detail and steady hand-eye coordination

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Basic computer skills for job tracking and data entry

• Ability to wear PPE and remain on feet for extended periods

• Prior experience in aerospace marine or automotive finishing environments is a plus

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Why Youll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures educational backgrounds experience levels and ideas all making it happen from one location in beautiful coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers programs and up and coming markets.

Additionally DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 8 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

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.

Compliance Notice:

• Equal Opportunity Statement: Dayton-Granger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Export Compliance Notice: This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations.