Finisher (Wood)

About The Company Burton James, recognized for its high-quality custom seating and home furnishings, is a privately owned, founder-led company with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture. We design, sell, and distribute luxury custom seating to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers around the world. About The Role Burton James is seeking a skilled Finisher to support our wood finishing team. This role involves preparing and finishing wood components for custom furniture, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate has hands-on finishing experience and takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality results. Core Responsibilities Prepare wood surfaces through sanding, filling, and other prep processes prior to finishingMix and apply stains, glazes, sealers, and topcoats to achieve the required finish appearance and durabilityPerform specialty finish techniques as needed, including wire-brushed textures, layered stains, cerused finishes, and other hand-applied detailsMaintain consistency of color, sheen, and overall appearance across all componentsFollow finish schedules and daily priorities as assigned by the department leadPerform touch-ups and corrections as needed to meet finish standardsAssist with installing finished bases, legs, and other wood components as requiredIdentify finish defects or inconsistencies and promptly communicate concerns to department lead or area supervisor Additional Expectations Be punctual and dependable; provide advance notice of schedule conflicts or absencesDemonstrate a willingness to learn new techniques and improve skills over timeMaintain a clean, organized workstation; care for tools and spray booth to ensure longevity; and follow all safety protocols What We Can Do For You Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growthAlign with a growing company that operates in the luxury marketProvide training and career development opportunitiesEnjoy a high-paced and collaborative work environmentEligible for up to a 6% employer 401(k) contribution following six months of employmentTake advantage of paid time off away from work, including scheduled company holidaysParticipate in competitive benefits and incentivizing programsTeam building company sponsored eventsEmployee discount and bi-annual sample sale Requirements 2-5 years of experience in wood finishing, ideally in high-end or custom furniture productionExperience with surface preparation and working with a range of finish types, including stains, paints, and lacquered topcoatsStrong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanshipAbility to work efficiently and independently while communicating clearly and working well as part of a teamBilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred but not required Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the assistance of team members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting. Other Considerations: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role. Compensation: Starting base pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.