Master Wood Finisher: Hand-Crafted Finishes & Texture Expert

Private Company; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Company in California is seeking an experienced Wood Finisher to join its production team. The role focuses on preparing, staining, and applying high-quality finishes to wood components used in premium products.

You will maintain color consistency, inspect finished pieces, and collaborate with the manufacturing team to meet schedules and quality standards. This hands-on position offers growth within a stable, team-oriented organization.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional wood finishing experience.
• Experience with stains, paints, sealers, lacquers, and specialty finishing techniques.
• Background in woodworking, cabinetry, millwork, architectural wood products, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wood surfaces through sanding, filling, and other surface preparation techniques.
• Mix and apply stains, glazes, sealers, lacquers, and protective topcoats.
• Perform specialty finishing techniques including layered stains, cerused finishes, wire-brushed textures, distressing, and other custom applications.
• Maintain consistency in color, sheen, and finish quality.
• Inspect completed work and perform touch-ups or corrections as needed.
• Follow production schedules and daily priorities while maintaining quality standards.
• Install finished wood components when required.
• Communicate quality concerns and production issues to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Wood finishing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Stains

Paints

Sealers

Lacquers

Special finishes

Job description

Private Company in California is seeking an experienced Wood Finisher to join its production team. The role focuses on preparing, staining, and applying high-quality finishes to wood components used in premium products.

You will maintain color consistency, inspect finished pieces, and collaborate with the manufacturing team to meet schedules and quality standards. This hands-on position offers growth within a stable, team-oriented organization.