Sand Blaster

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Sand Blaster

📍 Richmond, VA | Contract-to-Hire | Mon–Thurs, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

About the Role

Are you someone who takes pride in hands-on work and loves seeing the results of your craftsmanship? We’re looking for a Sand Blaster to help bring our stunning brass and iron bed frames to life. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a small, passionate team that values artistry, precision, and quality.

You’ll work in a creative, collaborative environment where your skills will grow alongside your responsibilities. Whether you're experienced or looking to learn, we’ll train you and offer opportunities to explore other areas like welding, casting, and upholstery.

What You’ll Do

• 🎯Perfect the Finish: Use sandblasting equipment to clean and prepare brass and iron parts for finishing.
• 🛠️Handle with Care: Lift and position large furniture pieces safely and efficiently.
• 🔍Inspect for Excellence: Ensure every piece meets our high standards before and after blasting.
• 🔄Stay Sharp: Maintain your equipment and keep your workspace clean and organized.
• 🤝Team Up: Work closely with polishing, grinding, and assembly teams to keep production flowing.
• 💡Get Creative: Help develop new surface effects and finishing techniques.
• 🧰Cross-Train: Learn new skills in boxing, grinding, polishing, and even welding and upholstery.

What We’re Looking For

• ✅ Experience in manufacturing or machine operation (sandblasting, grinding, or powder coating a plus)
• ✅ Mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic
• ✅ Ability to lift heavy materials and work on your feet
• ✅ A team player who values safety and craftsmanship
• ✅ Bonus: A creative mindset in the arts

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 🌿Craftsmanship Culture: We care deeply about the quality of our work and the people who make it.
• 📚Room to Grow: We’ll train you and support your development across multiple trades.
• 💼Great Benefits: Two weeks of vacation, paid time off, and a 3% retirement match.
• 🏢Inspiring Space: A beautifully designed front-of-house and a hands-on, energetic shop floor.
• 👥Tight-Knit Team: Work with about 20 dedicated team members in a positive, respectful environment.

If you’re passionate about working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a team that values quality and creativity, we’d love to meet you

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.