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Sander/ Buffer Associate

Kelly Services

Livonia, MI 48150 • 9/19/2026

Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description
Assembly Worker – Production Associate – Sanding/ Buffing
Location: Livonia, MI
Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm or 9:30am-6pm (Some OT including 10 hour shift/ and Saturdays possible. Notice is provided ahead of time.)
Pay rate: $19/hr
Temp to hire
Requires wearing N95 mask, gloves, safety glasses for shift. All provided to you.
Responsibilities:

  • Review automotive lighting products to determine the materials and repair processes required.

  • Select and prepare the appropriate tools and materials needed to complete each repair.

  • Grind, sand, clean, buff, and polish automotive light lenses to restore products to an insurance-quality standard.

  • Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are consistently met.

  • Follow established production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures.

  • Work closely with team members to identify opportunities to improve repair methods and production processes.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

  • Follow all safety requirements with a strong focus on injury prevention.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • One year or more of warehouse, manufacturing, production, or factory experience.

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Previous grinding, sanding, buffing, or polishing experience is a plus but not required.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

  • Dependable, responsive, and team-oriented.

  • Ability and willingness to learn new processes and techniques.

  • Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.

  • Ability to concentrate and maintain focus for extended periods.

  • Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy.

  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 8–10 hours per shift.

  • Must be able to lift and move totes weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to frequently bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.

  • Ability to maintain manual dexterity for production tasks and occasional computer/keyboard use.

  • Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperatures.

  • Ability to access all areas of the facility without limitations.



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