Composite Operator

Dayton Granger, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental,/

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Mental health benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability coverage

On-site gym

Tuition reimbursement

Team-building activities

Job summary

Dayton-Granger, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 is seeking a hands-on Composite Operator to work with molds, presses, and autoclaves to produce high-quality aviation components.

This role involves lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for the full shift, and following safety procedures. Experience with hand tools and a manufacturing environment is preferred; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in manufacturing, production, or warehouse with physical work.
• Ability to lift 50–60 lbs and transport molds with carts or equipment.
• Must be able to stand for the full shift and communicate in English.
• Experience using hand tools and basic maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads molds in ovens, presses, and autoclave.
• Preps molds and runs heat presses and ovens.
• Demolds parts and prepares them for production.
• Maintains logs for presses and ovens.
• Keeps tools, molds, fixtures and equipment in the Composite Assembly area.
• Follows DG safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

English communication

Heavy lifting

Hand tools usage

Stand/walk for shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Composite Operator

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Shift: 1st Shift 6a-2:30p, Monday-Friday

About Us: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG) is a third-generation family-owned aerospace manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, FL that has been proudly operating for more than 82 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.

Position Overview: As a Composite Operator, you’ll work with molds, presses, and specialized equipment to create high-quality composite parts for aviation. This is a physical, hands-on role where you’ll move and handle heavy molds, prepare parts for production, and be an important part of building components that go on to aircrafts worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads molds in the ovens, presses, and the autoclave.
• Preps molds and runs heat presses and ovens.
• Demolds parts and prepares them for production.
• Maintains logs for presses and ovens
• Maintains all tools, molds, fixtures and production equipment in the Composite Assembly area.
• Follows company workmanship and quality standards.
• Other assigned tasks by management.
• Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment involving regular physical work.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push items up to 50–60 lbs and use moving carts/equipment to transport molds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of handling heavy molds and demolding parts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the work shift.
• Good communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating autoclaves

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 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 Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• 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)).