Sand & Buff Production Associate

TERREPOWER • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Sand & Buff Production Associate inspects lenses and housings, determines the appropriate finishing process, and prepares the necessary grinding wheels, sanding grits, and polishing compounds. The associate grinds, sands, cleans, and polishes lenses by hand and machine to meet insurance-quality standards, then performs quality control before each piece moves to the next station. The role follows safety procedures, including PPE use, machine guards, and safe material handling, and contributes ideas for improving finishing processes.

The position requires standing, focusing, and maintaining steady hands through an 8–10-hour shift, while tracking multiple parts accurately. Work takes place in a warehouse environment with variable noise, lighting, and temperature. Physical tasks include standing or walking for up to 8–10 hours, moving totes weighing up to 50 pounds, and regularly bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching below the waist and above the head.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to notice defects and imperfections before a part leaves the station; strong attention to finish quality.
• Ability to stand, stay focused, and maintain steady hands through a full 8–10-hour shift.
• Ability to track multiple parts accurately.
• Willingness to learn new finishing techniques from teammates and trainers.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 8–10 hours, move totes weighing up to 50 pounds, and regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach below the waist and above the head.
• Comfort working in a warehouse environment with variable noise, lighting, and temperature.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of warehouse, manufacturing, or factory experience; preferred but not required.
• Grinding, sanding, or buffing/polishing experience; helpful but not required, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect each lens or housing and determine whether it needs light buffing, deep sanding, or a full re-finish.
• Set up the appropriate grinding wheels, sanding grits, and polishing compounds.
• Grind, sand, clean, and polish lenses by hand and machine to meet insurance-quality standards without fogging or scratches.
• Perform quality control on each finished piece before it moves to the next station.
• Follow safety procedures, including PPE use, machine guards, and safe handling.
• Suggest faster or better ways to achieve a clean finish.
• Track multiple parts moving through the station while maintaining accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED