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Immediately Hiring: Fiberglass Finishing Specialist
Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.
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
Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance
Position Overview: Dayton-Granger, Inc. is immediately hiring a Fiberglass Finishing Specialist 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, buffing, filling, and prepping for paint. If you have experience in auto body repair, composite finishing, or marine surface prep, this could be a great fit for you.
We're looking for candidates with hands-on experience using tools like air sanders and buffers, and strong attention to detail. You'll play a key role in preparing high-performance aerospace components to meet the industry's quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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
This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Immediately Hiring: Fiberglass Finishing Specialist
Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.
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
Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance
Position Overview: Dayton-Granger, Inc. is immediately hiring a Fiberglass Finishing Specialist 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, buffing, filling, and prepping for paint. If you have experience in auto body repair, composite finishing, or marine surface prep, this could be a great fit for you.
We're looking for candidates with hands-on experience using tools like air sanders and buffers, and strong attention to detail. You'll play a key role in preparing high-performance aerospace components to meet the industry's quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Sand, buff, and prepare fiberglass and composite parts for painting and finishing
- Apply fillers and compounds to smooth part surfaces
- Perform masking, touch-ups, and polishing to ensure high-quality finishes
- Read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and specifications
- Use hand and power tools, including air sanders and buffers
- Maintain a clean work area and follow all safety protocols
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management
- 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
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.
- On-site gym.
- Access to advanced technology and resources.
- Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
- Team-building activities.
This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com