Mechanical Assembler

Immediately Hiring: Mechanical Assembler 

Company:  Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry:  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location:  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday

Full-Time , Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance

Position Overview:

Dayton-Granger, Inc. is  immediately hiring  a reliable and hands-on  Mechanical Assembler  to join our 1st Shift team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a stable company that's been manufacturing quality parts for over 81 years.

In this role, you'll use tools like drills, rivet guns, and calipers to assemble parts with precision and care. You'll follow detailed work instructions, ensure parts are secure and properly sealed, and take pride in building products that meet high quality standards. If you have mechanical aptitude, experience in an assembly setting, and enjoy working with your hands in a clean, team-oriented environment—this could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform various assembly tasks such as drilling, riveting, and bonding structural components.
• Use pneumatic and handheld tools (e.g., riveting guns) to secure composite parts and structural assemblies.
• Apply sealants, such as epoxy, to joints and seams; ensure proper curing and surface prep.
• Read and interpret work orders and blueprints to determine assembly steps and correct specifications.
• Trim, sand, deflash, and fill fiberglass components to meet quality and finish standards.
• Using calipers, gauges, etc to maintain and ensure accuracy and precision 
• Load and unload molds into ovens, presses, or autoclaves.
• Prepare and label materials according to production log ticket requirements.
• Maintain tools, molds, fixtures, and equipment in the Composite Assembly area.
• Follow company workmanship and quality standards throughout all tasks.
• Support other assigned duties as directed by management.
• Comply with all company safety policies and guidelines provided by the Facility Engineer and Safety Director.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical or structural assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with various rivets, riveting tools, and assembly processes.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, gauges, micrometers).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings.
• Physically capable of lifting and pushing up to 25 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred: 

•  Composite assembly experience 
• Experience working in the aerospace industry 

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 10 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.

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)).