Composites Fabricator Lead Person

Immediately Hiring: Composites Fabricator Lead Person

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER INC (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale FL 33315

Shift: Full Time 1st Shift Monday-Friday

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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. See more about our benefits and why DG is a great place to work below.

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. Youll 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 youll assign and coordinate daily work train and develop team members monitor quality and production progress and help troubleshoot issues as they arise. Youll also work closely with Quality Engineering Planning and Manufacturing leadership to resolve production challenges communicate priorities and ensure finished components meet DGs aerospace quality and workmanship standards.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have Not Required):

• 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.

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.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

Compliance Notice:

• Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
• 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.