Finisher / Paint - Woodworking

Fargo Woodworks Furnishings; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fargo Woodworks Furnishings seeks a meticulous finish technician to apply stains, sealers, topcoats, and paints by spray or hand. You will manage multiple finish processes, coordinate with sanding and metal fabrication, and ensure every piece meets exacting standards before leaving the shop.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long shifts, and wearing a respirator. UV and multi-day finishes experience is a plus. Monday–Friday, occasional overtime, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with finishing wood, cabinetry, or related surfaces.
• Ability to interpret finish-room safety procedures.
• Comfort with wearing respirator and standing long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Apply stains, sealers, topcoats, and paint by spray and by hand.
• Run UV, non-UV, and multi-day cabinet finishes, planning around dry time.
• Keep workflow active: finishing, drying, and staging items.
• Batch and paint steel table legs and bases by color to maintain output.
• Sand between coats, then buff and rub out to final sheen.
• Coordinate with sanding, metal fabrication, and shipping to avoid surprises.
• Inspect every piece before movement to ensure cleanliness and completeness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand skills

Reliable & on-time

Lift up to 50 lbs

Team collaboration

Tools

Spray finishing equipment

UV finishes

2K finishes

Job description

Fargo Woodworks builds custom commercial furniture for executive offices, boardrooms and high-end hospitality spaces, held to the standard of brands like Restoration Hardware and Arhaus. Finishing is the last step the customer sees and touches. It's where the work becomes a product.This role is about applying great finishes and managing dry time so work is always moving. We train the right person, so we care most about attention to detail, pride and reliability.What you'll do:- Apply stains, sealers, topcoats and paint, by spray and by hand- Run UV, non-UV and multi-day paint and cabinet finishes, planning around dry time- Keep work always moving: something active, something drying, something staged and ready- Batch and paint steel table legs and bases by color to keep output high- Sand between coats, then buff and rub out to the final sheen- Coordinate with sanding, metal fab and shipping so nothing is a surprise- Inspect every piece before it moves: clean, consistent and completeWhat we're looking for:- A real eye for detail. This is the make-or-break trait- Good with your hands and proud of the final product- Reliable and on time, day in and day out- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for a full shift- Able to wear a respirator and follow finish-room safetyA plus, not required:- Spray finishing experience (wood, cabinetry or auto body)- Experience with UV, conversion varnish, lacquer or 2K finishesSchedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, plus overtime when needed.Pay: $20-$25/hr depending on experienceBenefits: Health insurance and paid time off.Our standard: Clean. Consistent. Complete. If it's not right, it doesn't move.