Manufacturing Assembler Paint TouchUp

**Immediately Hiring: Paint Touch Up & Electromechanical Assembler **

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

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

Start Time: 6:00 AM Monday-Friday

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

_Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance, Stability, Growth Opportunities
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** 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 . 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 looking for a detail-oriented **Paint Touch Up & Electromechanical Assembler **to join our team full-time! This role combines small-part assembly, light soldering, adhesive bonding, and fine paint touch-up to ensure our products meet both functional and cosmetic aerospace standards. If you have experience working with small components, strong hand-eye coordination, and take pride in high-quality workmanship, this is a hands-on role you can step into right away. Steady hours, competitive pay, and excellent benefits included. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and solder small electrical components according to work instructions and technical drawings

• Mix, apply, and cure epoxies and adhesives using taping, fixturing, and oven processes

• Remove masking materials and perform detailed paint touch-up to correct surface defects, ensuring parts meet cosmetic and workmanship standards prior to quality inspection

• Visually inspect finished parts for color consistency, surface quality, and detail accuracy

• Operate hand tools, soldering irons, and basic measuring/testing equipment

• 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 assembly experience in a manufacturing setting
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on soldering experience with small, detailed components
• Experience performing fine paint touch-up or cosmetic surface finishing on parts
• 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
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and blueprints

Preferred but not required:

• Background in aerospace or electronic component manufacturing

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.

Compliance Notice:

• ** Pre-Employment Requirements: **Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in compliance with company policy and applicable law.
• ** Equal Opportunity Statement: **Dayton-Granger, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• ** Export Compliance Notice: **This position requires access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by these regulations.