Manufacturing Assembler – Soldering & Paint Touch-Up

Dayton Granger, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Work-life balance

Stability

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is a third-generation aerospace manufacturer based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, specializing in antennas, lightning protection, and electrostatic components for aircraft worldwide.

We are immediately hiring Manufacturing Assemblers for a full-time role focused on assembly, soldering, and precision paint touch-up to meet quality standards. Join an on-site team in a stable, family-owned company with deep technical expertise and in-house engineering.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year in manufacturing/production.
• Experience assembling small parts in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow instructions.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble small electrical and mechanical components using hand tools and instructions.
• Perform detailed paint touch-up to correct minor cosmetic defects and ensure visual quality.
• Remove masking and prepare parts for final inspection; visually inspect surface quality.
• Perform light soldering on small components.
• Mix, apply, and cure epoxies and adhesives using fixtures and ovens.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions and SOPs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety/quality procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Reading blueprints

Soldering basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering iron

Calipers

Job description

Immediately Hiring: Manufacturing Assembler – Soldering & Touch Up

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: On-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Shift: 1st Shift, 40 hours/week, 8-hours/day

Hours: 6am-2:30 pm Monday-Friday

About Us: YouTube - DAYTON-GRANGER, INC (DG)

Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance, Stability, Growth Opportunities

Position Overview:

Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) is a third-generation, family-owned aerospace manufacturer that has specialized in the design, testing, and production of antennas, lightning protection systems, and electrostatic components for commercial and military aircraft worldwide since 1943 (over 83 years!). What makes DG unique is that engineering, testing, and manufacturing all occur under one roof - allowing for close collaboration, deep technical expertise, and fast response to customer needs.

We’re immediately hiring Manufacturing Assemblers to join our team full-time. This is a hands‑on manufacturing role focused on the assembly and soldering of small electrical and mechanical components, along with detailed cosmetic paint touch-up to ensure finished parts meet our quality standards.

You’ll work with small, detailed components performing assembly, light soldering, adhesive bonding, and precision paint touch-up to correct minor surface imperfections prior to final inspection. This is a great fit for someone with previous manufacturing assembly experience who is comfortable working with small parts, has strong hand-eye coordination, and takes pride in clean, precise workmanship.

Steady hours, competitive pay, and excellent benefits included.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble small electrical and mechanical components using hand tools and work instructions
• Perform detailed paint touch-up to correct minor cosmetic defects and ensure parts meet visual quality standards
• Remove masking materials and prepare parts for final inspectionVisually inspect parts for surface quality, color consistency, and overall workmanship
• Perform light soldering on small, detailed components
• Mix, apply, and cure epoxies and adhesives using taping, fixturing, and oven processes
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety and quality procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Comply with all DG safety procedures and policies as directed by the Facility Engineer/Safety Director

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Minimum 1 year of experience assembling small parts in a manufacturing setting (electronics or mechanical assembly preferred)
• Experience using hand tools and working with small, detailed components
• Experience working with adhesives, epoxies, or bonding materials
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and work instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred but not required:

• Experience performing fine paint touch-up or cosmetic surface correction on parts (highly preferred)
• Background in aerospace or electronic component manufacturing

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in compliance 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.