Lead Finisher

Sarandimfg; Broadway (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarandi is seeking a Lead Finisher to guide the finishing department in preparing wood surfaces, applying stains, primers, paints and top coats with precision. You will mentor apprentices, manage timelines, maintain equipment, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership and maintaining the highest quality standards across finishes and processes, in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Oversees finishing operations and ensures high-quality wood surfaces.
• Mentors apprentices and trains new hires in finishing prep and application.
• Coordinates with other departments to maintain timely delivery and production flow.
• Maintains spray equipment and keeps finishing area clean and safe.
• Applies stains, primers, paints and topcoats with precision.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the finishing team and helpers.
• Provide feedback on performance and address production issues.
• Develop measures to improve the finishing process.

Skills

Wood finishing

Leadership

Mentorship

Quality control

Team coordination

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Spray equipment

Finishing tools

Job description

The Lead Finisher oversees the finishing department, guiding every project through its final stage with precision and care. With an expert understanding of specialized finishes, this position involves preparing and finishing wood surfaces with stains, primers, paints, and topcoats. The Lead Finisher mentors and supports the finishing team, optimizing production flow while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Skilled in managing project timelines, maintaining equipment, and coordinating closely with other departments to ensure clear communication and timely delivery, this role exemplifies Sarandi leadership—and delivers on the Sarandi promise.

Leads in the finishing department. Prepares wood surfaces, and applies to wood surfaces; stains, primers, paints and top coats. Uses different prosses to put on finish. Trains apprentices, and new hires. Maintain spray equipment.

Finish Prep

• Correctly prepare wood surfaces.
• Understand sanding requirements and proper techniques.
• Understands how to prepare non-wood surfaces for finishing

Staining

• Correctly uses wipe stains.
• Correctly uses spray stains.
• Understands various staining techniques and when to apply them.
• Understand all aspects of wood finishing
• Be able to identify and trouble shoot various finish problems.

Top Coating

• Correctly applying sealers and topcoats to various surfaces.
• Understand differences between various finishes and how they are achieved.
• Professional quality finish.

Maintenance

• All equipment is clean and in proper working condition.
• Equipment is handled with care and is used to its potential life span.

Leadership/Mentorship

• Direct and oversee assigned helpers.
• Teach new hires in proper preparation of surfaces for finishing.
• Direct helpers as needed in all aspects of the finishing process.
• Provide feedback on new hire performance.
• Address complaints and resolve production issues
• Develop and implement measures to improve the department

Necessary Attributes

Gratitude

• Being thankful and appreciate each other’s abilities and work.
• Say Thank You.

Respect

• Be able to understand and follow directions.
• Professional
• Team Player
• Treat others as you want to be treated.

Continual Improvement

• Quick Learner
• Hard Working
• Attention to detail.
• Be able to learn from and not repeat mistakes.
• Take on new tasks from day to day.

Key Relationships

Within Your Company:

• Shop Foreman
• Team Members
• Production Manager