Millwork Finisher

Scicustom; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading millwork construction company seeks a finishing technician to ensure high-quality finishes on custom wood products. With responsibilities including applying paints and conducting quality checks, successful candidates will possess a high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience in wood finishing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in wood finishing required.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and understanding finishing requirements.
• Ability to lift and move various weights.

Responsibilities

• Apply paints, stains, and varnishes to wood using various tools.
• Perform surface preparation tasks including sanding and filling.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure finished products meet standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspections

Time management

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paint sprayers

Finishing equipment

Job description

Ameriscan Designs is an American-based millwork construction company that specializes in providing architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, plastic laminates, complex solid surface fabrication, architectural doors and frames as well as metals, glass, stone and upholstery. With more than 30 years in the business, Ameriscan has earned its reputation as one of the nation’s top suppliers of high-quality custom commercial and hospitality millwork and furniture. The company has been experiencing steady sales growth due to superior quality & world-class customer service. Our manufacturing philosophy is to build everything on site, so that we may control quality and offer the shortest lead-time in the industry.

In this role, you will apply high-quality finishes to custom wood products, ensuring they meet our rigorous standards. This position involves working with a variety of finishing materials and equipment, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. This role is first shift (5:00AM - 1:30PM).

Responsibilities

• Apply paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, and polyurethanes to wood and other substrates using spray guns, hand sprayers, and other finishing tools.
• Perform surface preparation tasks, including sanding, filling, and routing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the spray booth and finishing area.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure that finished products meet specifications and standards.
• Touch up on job sites as required.
• Mix custom stains to match existing millwork or control samples
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and projects as assigned by management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience in wood finishing, experience with paint sprayers, paint machines, and other finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality inspections.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding finishing requirements.
• Ability to make quality decisions, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to collaborate.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This role may be eligible for the following benefits: