Furniture Shader Sprayer

Knoll Inc.; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Finishing Technician to apply stains, toners, and polyurethane coatings on manufactured products at our Hildebran, NC facility. You will read shop orders, mix colors to match samples, and ensure a consistent, high-quality finish while maintaining safe, efficient work practices.

Prior finishing experience and a high school diploma are required. You will operate spray equipment, maintain tools, and collaborate with teammates to meet production goals in a regulated

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous finishing experience required.
• Work experience demonstrating performance competency.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret manifests and routings to understand product specifications, materials, and required finishing processes.
• Apply stains, toners, and dyes using spray equipment, ensuring accurate color match to sample boards and consistent finish.
• Apply polyurethane coatings using spray guns, determining proper application rates to prevent defects and ensure coverage.
• Sand and tack components between coating applications to ensure surface preparation and finish quality.
• Inspect own work to identify finishing defects and perform necessary touch-ups to meet quality standards.
• Follow standardized finishing methods for consistency and repeatability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Match stain numbers

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Spray gun operation

Air palm sander

Regulated environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray gun

Air palm sander

Job description

Why join us? If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

General Purpose

Apply finish to manufactured product in a way that meets or exceed job related expectations for safety, quality, reliability, and environmental management. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement. Performs and completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments as needed.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret manifests and routings to understand product specifications, materials, and required finishing processes.
• Apply stains, toners, and dyes using spray equipment, ensuring accurate color match to sample boards and achieving a consistent, uniform finish.
• Apply polyurethane coatings using spray guns, including determining proper application rates to prevent defects and achieve required coverage and thickness.
• Sand and tack components between coating applications to ensure proper surface preparation and finish quality.
• Inspect own work to identify finishing defects and perform necessary touch-ups or corrections to meet quality standards.
• Follow standardized finishing methods for each component to ensure consistency and repeatability.
• Maintain spray equipment, including routine cleaning of spray guns and components, performing minor repairs, and changing materials (e.g., polyurethane, thinner, catalyst) as needed.
• Set up and maintain finishing area equipment, including booth filters, band support rollers, and part carriers/sawhorses, in accordance with guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety standards and maintain a safety-focused work environment.
• Follow quality standards and good documentation practices when handling quality records and controlled documents.
• Comply with recycling and proper disposal procedures.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles as trained or directed.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment to meet production goals.
• Work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example)
• Work experience which demonstrates performance competency
• Previous finishing experience required

Skills and Abilities

• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be attentive to details.
• Ability to match numbers from shop order print or on component part to stain number.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to solve smaller problems that may arise while finishing components.
• Ability to use a spray gun and an air palm sander.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment.
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets when using chemicals.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. This organization participates in E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century.