Sander

Job Title: Sander / Finisher

Payrate: $22 to $25 per hour

Shift: 5:30am - 2:00pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Redmond, WA

Job Description

The Finisher works in the finishing department with a primary focus on sanding and polishing small aerospace components such as control panels, switch panels, and cockpit-focused circuit boards. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong hand-eye coordination, and consistent adherence to safety and quality standards in a regulated production environment.

Responsibilities

• Sand, grind, and polish small parts to meet precise finishing specifications for aerospace components.
• Operate sanding, grinding, and polishing tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect parts visually and by touch to ensure a high-quality finish and adherence to production standards.
• Handle tiny parts with care, using strong hand dexterity and good eyesight to avoid damage or defects.
• Accurately complete all related paperwork and documentation, including scanning functions for tracking and traceability.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines while working with finishing tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the finishing department to support efficient production flow.
• Collaborate with production team members to meet daily output and quality goals.
• React to changes in production priorities productively and handle other duties as required by the finishing and production teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience with sanding and finishing processes in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform detailed sanding, grinding, and polishing work on small parts.
• Good eyesight and strong hand dexterity for handling tiny components and performing precise finishing work.
• Familiarity with using grinders, sanders, and related finishing tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including safety procedures and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Basic ability to complete production paperwork and use scanning systems accurately.
• Capability to work safely in a regulated aerospace production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with aerospace parts, control panels, switch panels, or circuit boards.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing or production setting.
• Comfort working with laser or precision finishing equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and take on additional duties as required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills within a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, regulated production environment that offers practical benefits and support for your day-to-day life. Enjoy free on-site parking and a carpool reimbursement program that rewards shared commuting. Take advantage of a convenient market in the breakroom and free coffee throughout your shift. Benefits start quickly on the first of the month, with multiple coverage plan options to fit your needs. A 401(k) program with a safe harbor contribution and additional match supports your long-term financial goals. Voluntary Saturday work provides opportunities for extra hours in a structured and supportive workplace.

Work Environment

This role operates in a regulated production environment focused on manufacturing control panels, switch panels, and other cockpit-focused circuit boards for aerospace applications. You will work with sanding, grinding, polishing, and potentially laser equipment to finish small parts. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and consistency, with established procedures and documentation requirements. Work is hands-on and detail-oriented, involving tiny components that require good eyesight and fine motor skills. The facility includes a breakroom with a market and free coffee, and offers free parking on-site. Voluntary Saturday shifts may be available depending on production needs, providing some flexibility in scheduling within a structured manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.