Finisher (Stain Shop)

Cornerstone Builders of SWFL, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Builders of SWFL, Inc. is seeking a skilled cabinet finisher with hands-on experience in lacquer coating systems. The ideal candidate can take cabinetry components from raw prep through to final finish with consistency and quality. This is a specialist role, not entry-level painting.

Preferred experience includes conversion varnish systems, color matching, stain blending, and maintaining spray booth efficiency across pieces to ensure uniform results.

Qualifications

• Specialized spraying experience with lacquer coatings (pre-cat, post-cat, or conversion varnish).
• Hands-on cabinet finishing on doors/veneer surfaces.
• Full-cycle finishing from prep, sanding to spraying the finished product.
• Solid understanding of film build, flash times, inter-coat sanding, and defect prevention.

Skills

Cabinet finishing

Lacquer spraying & finishing

Full-cycle finishing

Film build/inter-coat sanding

Job description

Overview

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.