Sandblaster

Kelly Services; Washington; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Stabile full-time schedules

Recruiting team support

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Sandblaster in the aerospace manufacturing sector in South Windsor, CT. You will perform burnishing and abrasive blasting to ensure surfaces meet stringent coating and finishing standards before final processing.

Responsibilities include operating blasting equipment, handling media, inspecting parts, and maintaining safety procedures. The role supports a team in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior burnishing or abrasive blasting experience is preferred.
• Experience with blasting cabinets and powered equipment is helpful.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate burnishing cabinets, blasting booths, or walk-in blasting equipment.
• Load and unload burnishing cabinets with glass bead or other blasting media.
• Perform burnishing on parts to meet customer specifications.
• Conduct abrasive blasting and surface finishing on various components.
• Visually inspect parts before, during, and after blasting or burnishing.
• Maintain safety practices and follow aerospace manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Burnishing

Abrasive blasting

Surface finishing

Hand-eye coordination

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blasting cabinets

Walk-in blasting equipment

Power tools

Glass bead media

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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,

Put your skills to work.

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About Kelly

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