Coating & Finishing Technician

Pacificwoodproducts; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pacific Architectural Wood Products is seeking an experienced Wood Coating & Finishing Technician to help produce high-quality architectural wood doors for the commercial sector. If you enjoy precision work, problem-solving, and operating advanced woodworking equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Join a growing custom architectural wood door manufacturer where craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we build.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in finishing/coating.
• Experience with finishing equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow safety and housekeeping standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot spraying and finishing equipment.
• Prepare wood surfaces and mix coatings to achieve required finishes.
• Inspect products to ensure coatings meet quality standards.
• Load materials, move products safely through the finishing process.
• Clean and maintain production equipment and work areas.

Skills

Finishing Equipment Expertise

Quality Control

Attention to Detail

Communication & Teamwork

Manual Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Pacific Architectural Wood Products is seeking an experienced Wood Coating & Finishing Technician to help produce high-quality architectural wood doors for the commercial sector. If you enjoy precision work, problem-solving, and operating advanced woodworking equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Join a growing custom architectural wood door manufacturer where craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we build.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor spraying and coating equipment used to apply stains, sealers, primers, lacquers, and other finishes to wood doors.
• Surface Preparation & Finishing: Prepare wood surfaces for finishing and mix coatings to achieve required colors, finishes, and specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products to ensure coatings meet quality standards and customer specifications. Monitor production processes to prevent defects.
• Material Handling: Load materials into production equipment and use hoists or other lifting devices to move products safely through the finishing process.
• Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean production equipment, work areas, and tools while adhering to company safety and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Finishing Equipment Expertise: Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot spray, and finishing equipment.
• Quality Control: Experience conducting inspections and verifying product quality throughout the finishing process.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on finish quality, specifications, and consistency.
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a production environment.
• Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Strong hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and control precision when operating equipment and handling finished products.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, finishing, coating, woodworking, or related operations, including proficiency with industry-standard tools, equipment, and processes.
• Dependable & Responsible: Punctual, ethical, and committed to doing high-quality work.
• Adaptable: Comfortable adjusting to changing tasks, production demands, and work priorities.
• Safety-Minded: Dedicated to upholding rigorous safety and housekeeping standards.
• Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to operate equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Strong manual dexterity, finger dexterity, motor control, and visual accuracy at close distances.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance (employer paid percentage), dental and vision insurance options, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm, with occasional overtime as production demands require.
• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Growth: Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.