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Sandblaster
South Windsor, CT, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temp to Hire
20.00
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
South Windsor, CT, US
20.00
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temp to Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Sandblaster
Kelly Services is hiring a Sandblaster in South Windsor, CT!
$20.00/hr | Weekly Pay | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | Temp-to-Hire
Join a growing aerospace manufacturing environment where precision, quality, and attention to detail are essential. In this role, you’ll perform burnishing and abrasive blasting operations on aerospace components, helping ensure surfaces meet strict aerospace coating and finishing standards before final processing.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and operate burnishing cabinets, blasting booths, or walk-in blasting equipment
- Load and unload burnishing cabinets with glass bead or other approved blasting media
- Perform burnishing on parts coated with IVD Aluminum to meet detailed customer specifications
- Conduct abrasive blasting and surface finishing operations on metallic and non-metallic components
- Visually inspect parts before, during, and after blasting or burnishing to ensure proper surface treatment
- Handle and position aerospace parts weighing 20+ pounds depending on part size and type
- Assist with related production processes including masking or material preparation when needed
- Maintain safe work practices and follow aerospace manufacturing and production procedures
What You’ll Bring
- Previous burnishing, sandblasting, abrasive blasting, or surface finishing experience preferred
- Experience working with blasting cabinets, mechanical equipment, or power tools is helpful
- High school diploma or GED required
- Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English per FAA regulations
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing environment
- Positive attitude with flexibility to assist across production areas when needed
Schedule & Overtime Expectations
All positions must be able to work overtime and Saturday mornings from 6:00 AM–12:00 PM when necessary. We value our team’s time off and hope to keep Saturday work to a minimum, but it is required from time to time. We will NEVER work Sundays or Holidays.
Benefits
- Weekly pay through direct deposit
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid holidays and referral bonuses
- Long-term and temp-to-hire opportunities
- Stable, full-time schedules across multiple shifts
- Supportive onboarding and career guidance from your recruiting team
If you have experience in manufacturing operations, abrasive blasting, burnishing, or surface finishing, apply today and take the next step in the aerospace manufacturing industry.
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