What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiberglass Finishing Specialist (Full Time Direct Hire) position at Dayton Granger, Inc.?
Immediately Hiring: Fiberglass Finishing Specialist
Company: DAYTON-GRANGER
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Shift: First Shift Monday - Friday
Full Time, Direct Hire, Great Benefits
Dayton Granger, Inc. (DG), located just 4 miles from Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful beaches, designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced avionics products for commercial, general aviation, and military aircraft. Our product lines include antennas, lightning protection systems, and electrostatic dischargers—critical components that ensure aircraft safety and performance. With over 81 years of expertise, DG combines innovation and reliability, offering employees the stability of an established company with the close-knit feel of a small team.
Responsibilities:
- Perform fiberglass-finishing tasks, including sanding, buffing, and masking parts before painting.
- Touch-up and repair fiberglass surfaces to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Remove masking materials and inspect work for any imperfections.
- Buff and polish parts to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish.
- Assist with additional tasks as directed by management.
- Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety Director
Required Qualifications:
- Must have hands-on working experience with fiberglass finishing in sanding, filling, and surface preparation are essential.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills are required to ensure accurate job tracking and documentation.
- Able to read and follow written instructions. Familiarity with tools and techniques for sanding, buffing, and filling.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds. Must have good hand-eye coordination and be comfortable with sustained physical work.
- Must have good close vision and peripheral vision to ensure quality work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (choice of 3 options)
- Dental Insurance (PPO and DHMO offered)
- Vision Coverage, Complimentary Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Coverage
- Long and Short term Disability Coverage
- Mental Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- tuition reimbursement
- team building activities
- relocation assistance
- length of service/milestone anniversary gifts
- on-site gym.
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 well-established 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! Our average employee tenure is around 10 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide, and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
This position requires the 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)).
