KDR Wood Design Co. is a family-owned custom cabinet and millwork shop in Green Lake, Wisconsin. We design and build high-end custom cabinetry and architectural millwork for residential and commercial projects throughout the region.
We're looking for an experienced Cabinet Finisher/Painter who is passionate about quality craftsmanship and takes pride in producing exceptional finishes. Every project that leaves our shop reflects our reputation, and we're committed to delivering work that exceeds our customers' expectations. If you're someone who values precision, consistency, and attention to detail, we'd love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Sand and prepare cabinetry, doors, drawer fronts, trim, and millwork for finishing.
- Apply stains, sealers, primers, paints, and clear topcoats—including conversion varnish—using professional spray equipment.
- Mix and match stains and paints to achieve consistent color and sheen.
- Inspect finished products for defects and perform touch-ups as needed.
- Maintain exceptional quality standards throughout every stage of the finishing process.
- Clean and maintain spray guns, pumps, spray booth equipment, and finishing tools.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of stains, paints, catalysts, solvents, and finishing supplies.
- Follow all safety procedures related to finishing materials and equipment.
- Work closely with the production team to ensure projects stay on schedule.
- Assist with loading finished cabinetry while protecting completed surfaces from damage.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient finishing department.
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of professional cabinet or woodworking finishing experience.
- Experience spraying conversion varnish, lacquer, polyurethane, waterborne coatings, and stains.
- Experience operating HVLP and air-assisted airless spray systems.
- Ability to identify and correct finish imperfections before delivery.
- Knowledge of wood species, grain characteristics, and stain behavior.
- Ability to read shop drawings and production paperwork.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing premium-quality work.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a custom cabinet or architectural millwork shop.
- Experience color matching stains and paints.
- Experience finishing specialty woods, including walnut, white oak, hickory, maple, and cherry.
- Knowledge of finishing room maintenance and quality control procedures.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for more than someone who can spray a finish—we're looking for someone who cares about the final product as much as we do.
The ideal candidate is dependable, takes ownership of their work, and understands the importance of consistency and craftsmanship. You enjoy working as part of a team, maintain high standards even on repetitive tasks, and take pride in knowing that every cabinet leaving the shop represents the quality of KDR Wood Design Co.
If you're motivated by producing exceptional work and want to be part of a company that values skill, integrity, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Top pay is available for highly qualified candidates with proven cabinet finishing expertise.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person – Green Lake, WI
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
