Immediately Hiring: Quality First Article Inspection Technician

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Shift: 1st Shift, 6 or 7am start time, Monday - Friday

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week.

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

Position Overview:
Dayton-Granger, Inc. is seeking a skilled First Article Inspection (“FAI”) Technician **** to join our aerospace manufacturing team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for performing detailed first article inspections on components, assemblies, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and industry standards. This role plays a critical part in verifying initial production runs, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting compliance with AS9100 and related quality requirements. The FAI Technician works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to identify discrepancies and support corrective actions. Your attention to detail will directly contribute to the production of advanced avionics products for commercial, general aviation, and military programs.

As a key member of our growing team, you'll enjoy the stability of a company with over 82 years of proven success, a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and clear opportunities for long-term career growth in aerospace. Located just four miles from Fort Lauderdale's sunny beaches, DG offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive culture where we work together as one crew.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform First Article Inspections on components, subassemblies, and finished products
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers, etc.) to validate dimensions
• Prepare and maintain detailed First Article Inspection reports in accordance with AS9100 or applicable standards
• Review material certifications, process documentation, and inspection records for accuracy and completeness
• Identify, document, and communicate inspection discrepancies and non-conformances
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure traceability of inspected parts
• Support internal and external audits by providing inspection documentation
• Assist with ongoing quality improvement initiatives as needed
• Follow safety requirements as outlined by the Facilities and Safety Manager
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management

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Required Qualifications:_

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred
• 2+ years' experience in quality inspection or a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of AS9100 FAI requirements and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and inspection tools
• Basic computer skills for data entry and report generation
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.
• Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inspection or quality management software

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.

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)).