Finisher (Stain Shop)

Cornerstone Builders of Southwest Florida, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Builders of Southwest Florida, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an experienced cabinet finisher with hands-on lacquer finishing expertise. You will take cabinetry components from raw prep through to final finish with consistency and quality.

This is not an entry-level painting role; candidates with only house painting or drywall experience will not fit. The ideal candidate will manage spraying, prep, sanding, and finish matching across cabinet doors and veneers, ensuring flawless

Qualifications

• Specialized spraying experience with lacquer coatings (pre-cat, post-cat, or conversion varnish).
• Hands-on finishing of cabinet doors and veneer surfaces.
• Ability to prep, sand, and spray from start to finish.
• Understanding of film build, flash times, inter-coat sanding and defect prevention.

Skills

Lacquer spraying

Cabinetry finishing

Full-cycle finishing

Inter-coat sanding

Job description

Description

Seeking a skilled cabinet finisher with specific experience in cabinet-grade coatings, who has had hands‑on experience in lacquer finishing systems. The right candidate can take cabinetry components, such as doors, from raw prep through to final finish with consistency, precision, and quality. This is not an entry‑level painting role. Candidates with only house painting, drywall, or basic latex experience will not be considered a fit for this specialist position.

Requirements

• Specialized Spraying: Proven experience applying lacquer coatings (pre-cat, post-cat, or conversion varnish).
• Cabinetry Expertise: Hands‑on experience finishing cabinet doors and/or veneer surfaces.
• Full‑Cycle Finishing: Demonstrated ability to prep, sand, and spray your own work from start to finish.
• Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive understanding of film build, flash times, inter‑coat sanding, and defect prevention

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency with conversion varnish systems.
• Stain Work: Skill in color matching and blending.
• Finish Matching: Ability to accurately match existing finishes.
• Workflow Management: Experience maintaining spray booth efficiency and consistency across pieces.