Wood Finishing

About the role

A Wood Finishing Technician responsible for the final stages of furniture production. This role applies coatings such as stains, paints, lacquers, and varnishes, and ensures an even, consistent finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood.

Responsibilities

• Apply finishes such as stains, paints, sealers, lacquers, and varnishes using brushes, sprayers, or other finishing techniques.
• Inspect work to ensure consistent coverage, proper color match, smooth texture, and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain finishing tools, spray equipment, and work area in clean, safe working condition.
• Safely handle and store finishing materials, following company safety and environmental standards.
• Perform touch-ups, repairs, and refinishing work as required to correct defects or meet customer specifications.
• Follow standard work methods and lean manufacturing principles to produce high-quality products on time.
• Work cooperatively within the finishing team and with other departments to meet production and customer demands.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the finishing department or cross-functional teams.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or work experience demonstrating performance competency.
• Knowledge of wood finishing techniques, materials, and processes (sanding, staining, sealing, lacquering, varnishing, painting).
• Competent in basic math skills (measurement, ratios for mixing finishes).
• Ability to use and maintain hand tools, spray guns, and other finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize imperfections in surfaces or finishes.
• Ability to match colors and finishes consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a continually changing environment and work in multiple areas of the finishing process.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable, with a commitment to quality and meeting production schedules.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
• Regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities: color vision, close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Required to talk, hear, and see with or without correction.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Generous benefits starting on your first day.
• Endless possibilities for career growth.
• Purpose-driven culture: design for the good of humankind, with a commitment to sustainability, equity, and a beautiful future.