Abrasive Blasting Operator - 1st Shift

Kelly Services • South Windsor, CT • 2h ago

Kelly Services is hiring a Manufacturing Operator (Burnisher/Sandblaster) in South Windsor, CT!

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 & Pay

Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM | Full-Time

$20.00/hr | Weekly Pay

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

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.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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