Wood Finishing

MillerKnoll, Inc.; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Wood Finishing Technician to complete final-stage furniture finishing with stains, paints, lacquers, and varnishes. The role ensures an even, high-quality finish that highlights natural wood beauty.

Responsibilities include applying finishes, inspecting results, maintaining tools, and ensuring safety. You will collaborate with the finishing team and other departments to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or demonstrated performance competency.
• Knowledge of wood finishing techniques and materials such as stains, paints, lacquers, varnishes.

Responsibilities

• Apply finishes (stains, paints, sealers, lacquers, varnishes) with brushes, sprayers, or other methods.
• Inspect finishes for coverage, color match, texture, and quality.
• Maintain finishing tools, spray equipment, and work area.
• Handle and store finishing materials safely per standards.
• Perform touch-ups and refinishing to meet specs.
• Follow lean manufacturing and standard work to ensure on-time quality.
• Collaborate with finishing team and other departments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support business objectives.

Skills

Finishing techniques

Math basics

Hand tools & spray equipment

Color matching

Quality awareness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray guns

Finishing tools

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

A Wood Finishing Technician responsible for the final stages of furniture production. This role applies coatings such as stains, paints, lacquers, and varnishes, and ensures an even, consistent finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Apply finishes such as stains, paints, sealers, lacquers, and varnishes using brushes, sprayers, or other finishing techniques.
• Inspect work to ensure consistent coverage, proper color match, smooth texture, and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain finishing tools, spray equipment, and work area in clean, safe working condition.
• Safely handle and store finishing materials, following company safety and environmental standards.
• Perform touch-ups, repairs, and refinishing work as required to correct defects or meet customer specifications.
• Follow standard work methods and lean manufacturing principles to produce high-quality products on time.
• Work cooperatively within the finishing team and with other departments to meet production and customer demands.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the finishing department or cross-functional teams.
• Perform additional responsibilities 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

One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of wood finishing techniques, materials, and processes (sanding, staining, sealing, lacquering, varnishing, painting).
• Competent in basic math skills (measurement, ratios for mixing finishes).
• Ability to use and maintain hand tools, spray guns, and other finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize imperfections in surfaces or finishes.
• Ability to match colors and finishes consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a continually changing environment and work in multiple areas of the finishing process.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable, with a commitment to quality and meeting production schedules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include color vision, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to talk, hear, and see with or without correction.

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.

We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

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.