Cabinet Sprayer / Lacquer Finish Specialist

Denca Cabinets; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Employment

Competitive Salary

Health Benefits

Stable, Long-Term Employment

Job summary

Denca Cabinets, a Calgary-based custom cabinet manufacturer, is seeking a skilled cabinet finisher to join our team on-site. You will prepare, sand and clean cabinetry surfaces, then apply primers, lacquers and professional coatings to cabinet doors, millwork and furniture.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cabinet finishing, strong color-matching skills, and proficiency with spray equipment and spray booths.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in cabinet spraying, lacquer finishing and wood finishing in a production or custom shop.
• Strong skills in surface preparation, sanding, staining, and color matching to achieve consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining spray equipment, air-controlled spray booths, and related finishing tools.
• Experience with lacquer and professional cabinet coating systems
• Ability to produce smooth, consistent, high-quality finishes
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, PPE usage, and safe handling of finishing materials and chemicals.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with production, design, and installation teams.
• Previous experience in cabinetry, millwork, or furniture manufacturing is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in finishing, woodworking, or related trades is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sand and clean cabinetry and wood surfaces
• Apply primers, lacquers and professional cabinet coatings
• Spray cabinet doors, drawer fronts, millwork, railings and furniture
• Set up and operate professional spray equipment
• Identify and correct runs, orange peel, dry spray and other finish defects
• Maintain a clean and organized spray environment
• Inspect finished work to ensure consistent quality
• Clean and maintain spray equipment

Skills

Surface preparation

Sanding

Staining

Color matching

Spray equipment operation

Finish defect identification

Time management

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Denca Cabinets is a second-generation, family-owned custom cabinet manufacturer that has brought modern European design and Danish master craftsmanship to Western Canada since 1977. Denca specializes in innovative design, custom cabinetry and millwork. Committed to supporting Alberta’s economy, Denca emphasizes local manufacturing, local suppliers, and long-term customer relationships.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare, sand and clean cabinetry and wood surfaces
• Apply primers, lacquers and professional cabinet coatings
• Spray cabinet doors, drawer fronts, millwork, railings and furniture
• Set up and operate professional spray equipment
• Identify and correct runs, orange peel, dry spray and other finish defects
• Maintain a clean and organized spray environment
• Inspect finished work to ensure consistent quality
• Clean and maintain spray equipment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated minimum of 3 years experience in cabinet spraying, lacquer finishing, and wood finishing within a production or custom shop environment.
• Strong skills in surface preparation, sanding, staining, and color matching to achieve consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining spray equipment, air-controlled spray booths, and related finishing tools.
• Experience with lacquer and professional cabinet coating systems
• Ability to produce smooth, consistent, high-quality finishes
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, PPE usage, and safe handling of finishing materials and chemicals.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with production, design, and installation teams.
• Previous experience in cabinetry, millwork, or furniture manufacturing is an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in finishing, woodworking, or related trades is beneficial.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and perform repetitive tasks as part of shop work.

Employee Benefits

• Full-Time Employment
• Competitive Salary – Negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• Health Benefits – Available after 6 months of employment
• Stable, Long-Term Employment – Join an established company that offers consistent work and the opportunity to build a long-term career