Wood Finishing Technician: Precision Coatings & Quality

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

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.