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Compensation
$22–24.2/hr
Location
San Leandro, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Swing Shift Sander prepares products for finishing and assembly by sanding, inspecting, and refining surfaces to meet quality standards. The role uses sanding and finishing equipment in a ventilated production environment and includes quality checks, rework, material movement, and production support. The position is a contract role based in San Leandro, California, and is fully onsite.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sanding, requiredSurface Preparation, requiredHand Tools, requiredPower Tools, requiredSanding Equipment, requiredGrinders, requiredPolishing Tools, requiredWork Instructions, requiredStandard Operating Procedures, requiredQuality Standards, requiredVisual Inspection, requiredPersonal Protective Equipment, requiredComputer Skills, requiredInventory Tracking, requiredProduction Tracking Systems, requiredWoodworking, nice to haveCarpentry, nice to haveCabinetry, nice to haveWood Finishing, nice to havePaint Preparation, nice to haveAutomotive Surface Preparation, nice to haveOrbital Sanders, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveSafe Work Practices, required

Qualifications

6+ Months Manufacturing Experience, required6+ Months Sanding Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Sander (Swing Shift)

Location: San Leandro, CA

Pay Rate: $22.00/hour

Job Description

Join a hands-on manufacturing team as a Swing Shift Sander. In this role, you will prepare products for final finishing and assembly by sanding, inspecting, and refining surfaces to meet quality standards. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in manufacturing, finishing, paint preparation, woodworking, and production operations while contributing to a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Sand and prepare products using orbital sanders and other finishing equipment to achieve smooth, consistent surfaces.

  • Inspect parts for defects, perform visual quality checks, and complete rework as needed.

  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality requirements.

  • Prepare products for finishing and assembly processes.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

  • Support production, assembly, and quality activities to ensure workflow efficiency.

  • Follow all safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including respirator use.

  • Assist with inventory tracking and material movement.

  • Work in a production environment while standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks.

  • Collaborate with team members to complete sanding and finishing operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 months of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, construction, automotive, woodworking, cabinetry, or related environments.

  • Minimum 6 months of experience in sanding, finishing, paint preparation, surface preparation, woodworking, or automotive body preparation.

  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, sanding equipment, grinders, polishing tools, or similar equipment.

  • Experience following written work instructions, SOPs, quality standards, or production processes.

  • Experience performing visual inspections and identifying quality issues.

  • Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment while standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks.

  • Experience using PPE in manufacturing or production environments.

  • Basic computer skills and experience with inventory or production tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with woodworking, carpentry, cabinetry, or wood finishing.

  • Experience with paint preparation or automotive surface preparation.

  • Experience using orbital sanders and powered finishing tools.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment

  • Swing Shift: Wednesday through Sunday, 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

  • Initial training schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

  • Work is performed in a ventilated production environment.

  • Required PPE includes a respirator, protective suit, and other safety equipment as needed.

  • Position involves standing for extended periods, repetitive hand movements, and the use of sanding and finishing equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Leandro, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.20/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Leandro, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Leandro,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,910 open Manufacturing jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–24.2/hr
  • California median$25–33/hr129 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr953 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23.10/hr, is 21% below the California median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the middle half of Manufacturing hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 311 open Manufacturing jobs in California and 2,910 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Manufacturing postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (1,573 postings).
Education
629 of the 2,910 open Manufacturing jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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