Sanding & Finishing Specialist (Fiberglass or Composites Experience)

Immediately Hiring: Sanding & Finishing Specialist (Fiberglass or Composites Experience) - 2nd Shift

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

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

Shift: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

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. You'll 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!

We're 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. You'll play a key role in preparing high-performance antennas to meet the industry's 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 work 1st Shift hours (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) during the training period and transition to the regular 2nd Shift schedule (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) once training is complete.

• 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 You'll 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:

• 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.