Here at The Cabinet Shop of Charleston, Ladson SC- our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and we achieve success together. Creating and delivering one of the finest cabinetry products here in the Lowcountry, begins with our people. When our people thrive, so does our mission.
Join our dynamic team as a Cabinet Painter/Finisher and bring expert craftsmanship to life through meticulous finishing of custom cabinetry. In this role, you will transform raw wood and materials into stunning, high-quality finished products that meet precise specifications. Your dedication to detail, safety, and efficiency will contribute to delivering exceptional results for our clients. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on excellence in custom cabinetry projects.
We work 4 (10hr) days with overtime as needed, paid vacation, paid sick time and holidays. Compensation will be based on experience.
Duties
- Applying high quality finishes (paints & stains) using skilled techniques such as staining, spray painting, sealing, and varnishing to cabinetry surfaces to achieve desired aesthetic and protective qualities- this is not a production line
- Sand, buff, and smooth surfaces to ensure flawless finishes that meet quality standards
- Inspect completed work for imperfections or defects and perform touch-ups or corrections as needed
- Operate and help maintain hand tools, power tools, and spray equipment safely and efficiently for surface preparation and finishing tasks
- Maintain a clean work environment by properly storing tools, disposing of waste materials, and adhering to safety protocols at all times
What we’re looking for
- Minimum 2 years proven experience
- Proven experience in applying wood finishes
- Attention to detail and pride in your work
- Skilled in the use of hand tools such as sanders, brushes, scrapers, caulking guns, as well as power tools including spray guns and orbital sanders
- Understand liquid measurements
- Ability to work safely in various environments including job sites, paint booths and manufacturing settings
- Ability to lift heavy materials exceeding 50 to 80 lbs repeatedly in a non-climate controlled environment
- Perform physically demanding tasks with stamina, precision and care
- Knowledge of touch up techniques on various materials and finishes.
- Experience in custom color mixing.
- Experience in brush, spray or hand applied finishes (primer, paint, stain, oil, lacquers, sealers, toners and other) welcomed
- Working with custom stains is a plus (toning/shading, glazing, wire brushing, bleaching, high gloss polyester)
- Applicants must be able to handle all aspects of finishing: sanding, prep work, spraying of primer, clear & pigmented lacquers and handle maintenance of spray booth and equipment.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members
- Reliability- we count on each other
- Work on your feet for 10 hours a day with breaks
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Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
