Finishing

Baker-McGuire

Connelly Springs (NC)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Baker|McGuire in Connelly Springs, NC is seeking an Experienced Furniture Finisher to join our Finishing Department Team. The ideal candidate specializes in restoring, repairing, and applying high-quality finishes to high-end furniture, using stains, lacquers, varnishes, and spray guns or hand-rub techniques to achieve durable, aesthetically pleasing surfaces.

You will prepare surfaces, apply coats, color-match finishes, repair damages, inspect quality, and maintain tools.

Qualifications

Experience in furniture restoration or manufacturing finishing for all woods & veneers.
Deep understanding of wood types, grain patterns, and finishing materials.
Ability to apply primer, top coat, stain, and wiped or spray coatings per customer specs.

Responsibilities

Surface preparation: sand, shape, and smooth wood surfaces.
Apply stains, sealers, paints, and protective topcoats (lacquer, varnish, wax).
Identify and fix scratches, dents, and damaged parts with filler, putty, glue.
Color-match dyes, stains, and paints to requested or original colors.
Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards.
Maintain spraying equipment, brushes and tools.

Skills

Furniture restoration

Wood knowledge

Tools familiarity

Color matching

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sander

Pumice stones

Steel wool

Spray gun

Read a ruler

Basic math

Job description

Baker|McGuire is looking for an Experienced Furniture Finisher to join our Finishing Department Team at our Connelly Springs Location. The ideal candidate must specialize in restoring, repairing, and applying high-quality finishes (stains, lacquers, varnishes) to high-end furniture. They expertly strip old finishes, repair damages, match colors, and use spray guns or hand-rubbing techniques to achieve desired, durable, and aesthetically pleasing surfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation: Sand, shape, and smooth wood surfaces using tools like sanders, pumice stones, and steel wool.
Finishing & Refinishing: Apply stains, sealers, paints, and protective topcoats (lacquer, varnish, wax) to high-end furniture.
Repair & Restoration: Identify and fix scratches, dents, and broken parts using wood filler, putty, and glue.
Color Matching: Expertly mix dyes, stains, and paints to achieve specific, requested, or original colors.
Quality Inspection: Examine finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
Tool Maintenance: Properly clean and maintain spraying equipment, brushes, and tools

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Proven, in-depth experience in furniture restoration or manufacturing finishing for all types of woods & veneers. (Prefered 1-3 years)
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of wood types, grain patterns, and the appropriate finishing materials for each. Ability to apply primer, top coat paint, stain, & any wiped or spray-applied coatings to detailed parts as per customer specifications & industry quality standards.
Tools: Must be familiar with & have operational knowledge of department tools. Familiar with reading a ruler & have basic math skills.
Artistic Eye: Strong attention to detail, precision in color matching, and a keen sense of aesthetic quality. Capable of mixing ingredients to obtain specified colors/shades to specifications or match existing finishes.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and work with tools for the majority of the day.
Safety Compliance: Knowledge of working safely with chemicals, hazardous materials, and proper PPE. Ability to identify & report unsafe conditions to Direct Report and Safety Team Members..
Schedule Reliability: Ability to adhere to scheduled working hours and punctuality in reporting to work. Open to work beyond work schedule base on business needs.
Adaptable & Agile: Comfortably adjusts to changing priorities and reprioritizes workloads when deadlines shift.
Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn new methods, procedures, or techniques as provided by Direct Report.
Teamwork Environment: Ability to work as a part of a team.
Clean/Organized: Ability to keep a clean & organized work space.
Communication: Effective verbal communication skills with Direct Report and other departments.