Immediately Hiring: Receiving Inspector (Quality Control)

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 6-7am Start Time

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Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Pay | Great Benefits | Work-Life Balance | Growth Opportunities ** _** _ ** _
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Position Overview:**

Located just four miles from Fort Lauderdale's beaches, Dayton-Granger, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supplies aircraft antennas, lightning protection systems, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) products supporting commercial, general aviation, and military programs. With more than 82 years of proven success, DG offers long-term stability while maintaining the close-knit culture of a small, collaborative company.

We are seeking a Receiving Inspector to join our Quality team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, hardware, and components to ensure conformance with engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements. You will review supplier documentation, perform dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring tools, and ensure materials are ready for production. If you have experience in receiving or inspection within a manufacturing environment and enjoy working in a detail-driven, regulated setting, this is an excellent long-term opportunity. Prior aerospace experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unpack and inspect incoming goods, purchased materials, parts, and processed items
• Verify packing slips, certifications, and supplier documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Inspect materials using blueprints, specifications, and established procedures to determine acceptance or rejection
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other hand measurement tools
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of received materials
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately in internal systems
• Communicate discrepancies or non-conformances with Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Production
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support additional Quality or Receiving activities as needed
• Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance procedures

** Required Qualifications:**

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in receiving inspection, quality inspection, or a manufacturing inspection role
• Proficiency using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprint drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with quality documentation, supplier certifications, and test reports
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, PDFs); ERP experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work accurately
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs
• Required vision capabilities: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Preferred Qualifications/Nice-To-Have:

• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems (working knowledge preferred)
• Experience using ERP systems such as Infor, Oracle, or similar manufacturing systems

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.

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All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and applicable law. ** _ _
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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)).

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