Wood Finisher

Allegheny Millwork; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in architectural millwork is seeking an experienced Finisher to apply finishes and colors to wood components. Candidates should have over 5 years of spray finishing experience and an eye for detail to ensure high-quality results. This role involves working with spray equipment, color mixing, and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in spray finishing.
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds.
• Comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for a spray gun and lines.
• Mix custom stains and toners for desired colors.
• Inspect and ensure quality control of finish application.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color matching

Communication

Job description

FINISHER JOB DESCRIPTION:

A finisher's job function is to stain, tone, and apply finishes to Architectural Millwork. A spray finisher should have knowledge of specialty finishes, different wood types, as well as a familiarity with spray equipment and color mixing and equipment. Tasks can include spray finishing with all types of finishes, color mixing, and shading. Finishers must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines, communicate, and work well with others.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Able to operate and care for a spray gun and lines.
• Comfortable with using various finishing techniques and types of finishes.
• Understand common defects, what causes paint failures, and how to correct them.
• Prepare and paint components used in production and assembly.
• Preparations of all components prior to finishing. Scuff/roughen surfaces in between coats.
• Review work orders to ensure familiarization with requirements of the job. Ensure proper finish is being used and cross check with color sample.
• Mix custom Stains and Toners to obtain a desired color or shade.
• Color matching based off a control sample.
• Checking coverage of finishes as proceeding through the finishing process. Ensure quality control for coating thickness, scuffing, and quality.
• Inspect each coat of finish for pits, runs, or voids.
• Ability to complete touch ups and repairs.
• Check masking and ensure non-painted areas are properly masked off.
• Work in a face-paced environment while paying attention to detail when producing high-end finishes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in spray finishing
• Eye for detail and color matching
• Comply with safety regulations.
• Must be able to lift 25+ pounds.
• Ability to work within a scheduled number of hours and adapt to sudden changes.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Two shifts available to choose from:
  • Day shift: 6:00am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)
  • Night Shift: 2:00pm-12:30am (Monday-Thursday)