furniture finisher

Mako Wood Furniure Inc,.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mako Wood Furniure Inc,. in Surrey, BC is seeking a hands-on Furniture Finisher to join our on-site workshop. You will set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand, stain and seal wood, and apply toners or glazes to achieve the desired finish.

Ideal candidates bring a detail-oriented approach, steady hands, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dusty environment. On-site role requiring physical dexterity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience with finishing furniture is preferred.
• On-site work required in the workplace.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a dusty environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour
• Apply toners, highlights, glazes or shaders to obtain desired finish
• Apply lacquer or other sealers
• Decorate wood surfaces
• Clean, polish and wax furniture
• Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood
• Make minor repairs to furniture

Skills

Finish woodworking

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

• Repetitive tasks

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour
• Apply toners, highlights, glazes or shaders to obtain desired finish
• Apply lacquer or other sealers
• Decorate wood surfaces
• Clean, polish and wax furniture
• Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood
• Make minor repairs to furniture

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth