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Fender

Sander, Buff & Polish

Corona, CA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

... sanding, processing, and fitting of raw wood parts. Performs a variety of hand and/or machine operations to buff and polish bodies or necks to a finished polished appearance as the final process of ...

PEREZ ENTERPRISES INC

Hand Sander

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

Smooths surface of wooden articles, for example furniture parts and cabinet panels preparatory to finishing, or between finish coats, using sandpaper. Feels surface of sanded article for smoothness.

Astor & Sanders

Program Manager

Port Hueneme, CA · Hybrid

$135K - $150K/yr

Program Manager Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA and is seeking a Program Manager to provide leadership and technical ...

PEREZ ENTERPRISES INC

Hand Sander

Palm Desert, CA

Smooths surface of wooden articles, for example furniture parts and cabinet panels preparatory to finishing, or between finish coats, using sandpaper. Feels surface of sanded article for smoothness.

Singer Vehicle Design

Paint Finish Technician

Torrance, CA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

After post-paint sanding is complete, carefully and accurately inspects all areas after sanding for any flaws and imperfections * Carefully sand car again by hand to refine miscellaneous areas using ...

BASILE INC

Woodworker

San Diego, CA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

Orbital Sander * Belt Sander * Planer/Jointer * Finishing/Painting * Spray Guns (cleaning, setting, and adjusting gun) * Painting and staining * Sanding * Hand/orbital sanding * Understanding the ...

CSN Collision

Detailer/Car Washer

Escondido, CA

$20/hr

This role is responsible for vehicle detailing as well as performing color sanding and buffing to achieve a high-quality paint finish on repaired vehicles. Apply today to take the next step in your ...

CSN Collision

Auto Body Paint Prepper

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, cleaning, and applying primer to ensure smooth, imperfection-free. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease, and debris from painted ...

CSN Collision

Detailer/Car Washer

Escondido, CA · On-site

$20/hr

This role is responsible for vehicle detailing as well as performing color sanding and buffing to achieve a high-quality paint finish on repaired vehicles. Apply today to take the next step in your ...

CSN Collision

Detailer/Car Washer

Escondido, CA · On-site

$20/hr

This role is responsible for vehicle detailing as well as performing color sanding and buffing to achieve a high-quality paint finish on repaired vehicles. Apply today to take the next step in your ...

CSN Collision

Detailer/Car Washer

Escondido, CA · On-site

$20/hr

This role is responsible for vehicle detailing as well as performing color sanding and buffing to achieve a high-quality paint finish on repaired vehicles. Apply today to take the next step in your ...

CSN Collision

Auto Body Paint Prepper

Van Nuys, CA

$40K - $60K/yr

Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, cleaning, and applying primer to ensure smooth, imperfection-free. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease, and debris from painted ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for sanding in California is $16.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sanding?

A sanding job involves smoothing surfaces, typically wood, metal, or drywall, using sandpaper, sanding machines, or other abrasive tools. Sanding is an essential step in finishing projects, preparing surfaces for painting, staining, or sealing. Workers in sanding roles may work in carpentry, manufacturing, or construction, ensuring that surfaces are even and free of imperfections. Proper technique and the right tools help achieve a polished, professional finish.

What does someone in sanding do?

A typical day for a Sanding professional involves preparing surfaces by sanding wood, metal, or other materials using hand or power tools, and ensuring a smooth, clean finish ahead of painting or assembly. You may also be responsible for inspecting workpieces for defects, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety guidelines to minimize dust and hazards. Collaboration with other team members, such as painters, carpenters, or assemblers, is common to ensure projects progress efficiently. In some settings, you may also keep records of materials used or help improve workflow by suggesting process improvements.

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To thrive as a Sanding professional, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience with different sanding techniques and materials. Familiarity with power sanders, hand tools, dust extraction systems, and safety equipment is typically required, and some roles may prefer candidates with OSHA safety certifications. Dependability, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a production team are valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure surfaces are properly prepared and finished while maintaining safety and quality standards in manufacturing or construction environments.

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Infographic showing various Sanding job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, 2% Nights, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,488 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Sanding/Painting and Mechanical/Electrical Assembler Position

Pearson Electronics

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$22.25 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Pearson Electronics is currently seeking a Production Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate the workflow and assist with the overall quality in our production area. This position will be directly involved with multiple aspects of the production floor to include purchasing, quality, and scheduling to produce our wide-band current transformer product line. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on individual with very good organizational skills that is quality focused, flexible, and willing to do a variety of tasks at a small successful electronics company.

Responsibilities:Understand the concepts of quality control documentation, calibration standards, and how to meet and train to those expectations in a manufacturing environment. Familiar with ISO 9001: 2015 a plus
Familiarize with the company's product lines and its production requirements
Start and schedule jobs to meet customer deadlines
Ensure adequate material and supplies are in stock to support production
Work with the Purchasing manager to ensure POs are placed for materials and supplies for production
Knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly using handheld tools and soldering irons
Purchase tools and supplies to support the production area
Troubleshoot QA problems and assist with quality checks and procedures at the assembly level
Inspect incoming materials and interface between suppliers and purchasing to resolve quality issues
Generate basic reports with MS Excel, Word and MAS 90 accounting software
Work with production manager, QA management, production and sales staff
Assist the sales team with customer technical issues when necessary
Requirements:
High School education required, AA or BS degree in EE/EET/ME preferred
Knowledge and experience with electro-mechanical assembly, test procedures, work instructions, assembly level drawings and other manufacturing documentation is required
Strong PC skills and knowledge of CAD program a plus
Experience working both independently and within a team-oriented environment
Familiarity with test equipment, PCs, and basic assembly tools. Soldering skills a plus
Knowledge of oscilloscopes, EMI testing, network analyzers and electrical schematics a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A strong attention to detail and must be quality focused
Pearson Electronics, IncAttn: Human Resources4009 Transport St Palo Alto, CA 94303www.pearsonelectronics.com/the-company/career-opportunitiesPhone:650-494-6444
Fax: 650-494-6716
Email: [email protected]
Sanding/Painting and Mechanical/Electrical Assembler Position
Pearson Electronics is currently seeking an electro-mechanical assembler area to assist with our assembly and sanding-painting operations. We are looking for someone that enjoys working with their hands and wants to be part of our winning team. Experience with sanding/painting preparation and the use of various hand tools is preferred, but not required. We will provide the training.

Responsibilities and requirements:
Electro-mechanical assembly using handheld tools and soldering irons
Good eye-hand coordination when using tools
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Speaking and understanding basic English
Work as a team member in a production environment
Understanding work instructions, assembly level drawings and other manufacturing documentation
The ability to lift 30 pounds
A strong attention to detail and must be quality focused
Compensation: based on experience, paid vacation, holidays, sick-leave, Medical / Dental / 401K
The work environment is a very clean, organized production area of about 20 people. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

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