painter-finisher - furniture finishing

Government of Canada - Western; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in North Vancouver is seeking a Furniture Finisher with at least 3 years of experience. The role requires on-site attendance for tasks such as operating finishing machines and applying various finishes to wood. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills. This position offers health benefits and requires a commitment to quality workmanship.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in furniture finishing.
• Knowledge of paint spraying techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand.
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour.
• Apply lacquer or other sealers.
• Clean, polish and wax furniture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

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
• Strip old finish from wood surface
• Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture

Supervision

• Furniture finishers and refinishers

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Paint spraying

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan