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Dayton Granger, Inc.
Sanding & Finishing Specialist (Fiberglass or Composites Experience)
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What they do
A Finisher, Polisher, or Buffer cleans, sands and polishes materials such as wood, stone, plastic, or metal used in manufacturing processes. Performs finishing and polishing done at the final stages of production to prepare goods for consumers.
$39,795 / year median in Florida
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Immediately Hiring:
Sanding & Finishing Specialist (Fiberglass or Composites Experience)- 2nd
Shift Company:
DAYTON-GRANGER, INC.
(DG)Industry:
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing About Us:
YouTube•DAYTON-GRANGER, INC
(DG) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF-vVS8VMy8)Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315Hours:
Full-Time, Permanent, 40 hours a week minimum, opportunities for over timeRegular Shift:
This is a 2nd Shift position. The regular schedule is Monday- Friday, 2:00 PM
- 10:00 PM.
Training Period Shift:
Training will take place on 1stShift:
Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM
- 2:30 PM . The length of the training period may vary depending on progress. After training is complete, the schedule will transition to the regular 2nd Shift hours of 2:00 PM
- 10:00 PM.
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 managementQualifications:
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.