Job Title: Quality Finisher Lead/Furniture Finisher/Millwork Finisher
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Quality Finisher Lead to join a team specializing in custom architectural millwork, cabinetry, and interior finishes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with wood finishing, including spray application, staining, lacquering, and applying protective coatings.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality finishes, understands different wood species, and can maintain consistent finishing standards in a production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply stains, lacquers, paints, sealers, varnishes, and polyurethane finishes using appropriate spray equipment.
- Perform hand-wiping stain applications and other finishing techniques as required.
- Prepare surfaces through sanding, cleaning, and other finishing preparation processes.
- Mix and match stains, sealers, and topcoats to achieve the required colors and finishes.
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and project specifications.
- Identify and troubleshoot finishing defects and take corrective action when needed.
- Read and interpret shop drawings, finish schedules, and product specifications.
- Prepare sample panels and finish samples for approval.
- Maintain spray guns, pumps, finishing equipment, and a clean, organized workspace.
- Monitor finishing materials and inventory to ensure supplies are available.
- Follow workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finishing quality and production efficiency.
- Help maintain consistent finishing standards across all projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in wood finishing, cabinetry, furniture finishing, or architectural millwork.
- Knowledge of solvent-based and water-based stains, lacquers, and polyurethane products.
- Experience with spray finishing equipment, surface preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Understanding of different wood species and how they respond to stains and coatings.
- Ability to identify finishing defects and maintain high-quality standards.
- Ability to read shop drawings and follow finishing specifications.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance, workplace sanitation, and safety procedures.
Additional Advantage: Experience maintaining and troubleshooting spray guns, pumps, and other finishing equipment.
