Finishing Painter

Merit Kitchens Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Company RRSP

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A cabinetry manufacturer in Surrey is seeking a Finisher to ensure high-quality finishing of cabinet parts in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include sanding and preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and inspecting final products for quality. Ideal candidates are skilled in using finishing tools, detail-oriented, and physically fit. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, spray guns, and sanders for finishing processes.
• Ability to ensure accurate application of finishes and spot defects.
• Understanding of different stains, paints, and their applications.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Commitment to following safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Sand, clean, and prepare cabinet surfaces for finishing.
• Apply stains and finishes using air-assist spray guns.
• Set up and operate finishing machines and power tools.
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Proficiency in using hand and power tools

Attention to detail

Understanding of finishing materials

Physical fitness

Safety consciousness

Job description

At Merit Kitchens, the Finisher plays a vital role in ensuring that all cabinet parts are finished to a consistently high quality within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include identifying and discarding defective products, performing all work in a safe manner, and cleaning and maintaining painting and coating equipment, ventilation systems, compressed air tools, and personal protective equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation: Sanding, cleaning, and preparing cabinet surfaces for finishing to ensure consistent and even application of coatings.
• Application of finishes: Applying stains, lacquers, paints, glazes, and sealers using air-assist spray guns.
• Equipment operation: Setting up and operating finishing machines, such as spray guns and spray pumps, as well as using power tools like orbital sanders.
• Quality control: Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards.
• Work area management: Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following company policies and safety guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical skills: Proficiency in using hand and power tools, spray guns, and sanders for different finishing processes.
• Attention to detail: Ability to ensure accurate and consistent application of finishes and to spot any defects or flaws.
• Material knowledge: Understanding of different stains, paints, wood species, and other finishing materials, as well as their proper applications.
• Physical fitness: Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform tasks requiring physical exertion.
• Safety consciousness: Commitment to following all safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, vacation, company RRSP, free on-site parking, events, teambuilding etc.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Training and development programs.