Paint & Stain Finisher
Premier Mantels @ Renovation Brands
About This Position:
We are seeking an experienced Paint & Stain Finisher to join our custom mantel shop. This role is responsible for producing high-quality painted and stained finishes on mantels, mantel shelves and related millwork. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, understands wood behavior, and takes pride in consistent, professional finishes.
Location: Florence, AL. On-site.-
Reports to: Plant Manager.
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Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $19.00 (experience & interview performance will determine actual number within the range).
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Shift: 1st shift, Monday – Thursday, 10 hours daily, Full-time. (occasional Fridays with overtime pay)
What You’ll Do:
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Prepare mantel parts and assemblies for finishing (sanding, filling, sealing).
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Apply paint, stain, dye, glaze, and clear coats using spray equipment.
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Match colors and finishes to samples and client specifications.
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Inspect finished products for quality, consistency, and defects.
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Perform light touch-ups and repairs as needed.
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Maintain clean, organized spray booth and finishing area.
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Mix finishes and maintain accurate formulas and records.
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Follow shop safety procedures and proper handling of materials.
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Work collaboratively with cabinet makers, supervisors, and production staff.
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Meet production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
Scope of Work:
Surface Preparation
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Sand raw wood and MDF components to required grit levels.
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Fill nail holes, seams, and imperfections.
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Apply sealers, primers, and pre-stain conditioners as required.
Finishing Application
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Apply stains, paints, glazes, and topcoats per shop standards.
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Achieve consistent color, sheen, and texture.
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Perform multi-step or specialty finishes when required.
Quality Control
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Inspect finished components for defects and consistency.
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Sand between coats as required.
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Complete final touch-ups prior to assembly or shipping.
Equipment & Safety
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Set up, operate, and clean spray equipment.
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Maintain a clean and organized finishing area.
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Follow safety procedures and use required PPE.
What We’re Looking For:
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2+ years of experience in wood finishing and/or auto body.
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Strong understanding of paint and stain systems.
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Experience with spray equipment (HVLP or similar).
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Ability to color-match and interpret finish samples.
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Knowledge of wood species and finishing techniques.
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Strong attention to detail and quality control.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Candidate Experience:
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Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is very important to us at Renovation Brands. For transparency, our interview process varies in length, depending on the position and appropriate number of interview stages.
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Collaboration is a key proponent of success at Renovation Brands, which is on display during our interview process for a number of positions where it is common to have members of our Senior Leadership Team as well as your future manager partake as Interviewers. This provides candidates with immediate facetime and rapport building.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage:
Candidate Use of AI - We recognize that AI tools can be helpful in preparing for your job search. While you're welcome to use AI for research and preparation, all assessments, applications, and interviews should reflect your own experience, skills, and ideas. We want to get to know the real you.
Renovation Brands Use of AI - Renovation Brands uses AI tools to support our hiring process. AI-assisted outputs are always reviewed by a qualified member of our talent team before any decisions are made. No rejection, advancement, or offer decision is made by AI alone.
About Renovation Brands:
Home is one of the most sacred places, where everything is more personal and where memories are made. At Renovation Brands, we have a tremendous opportunity to create engaging experiences and lasting relationships with our consumers.
Our focus is on creating design-rich home improvement product offerings via Ecommerce that offer innovation that matters to consumers and enhances not only their environment and aesthetics but also the way they live.
Commitment to Diversity:
At Renovation Brands, we value an inclusive, transparent work environment where every voice is heard. We embrace our differences and believe that when you feel welcomed, valued, and empowered, it drives innovation and strengthens our culture.
As we grow, bringing on great talent is key to achieving our mission. From California to New York, our diverse team collaborates on groundbreaking Ecommerce projects nationwide. We believe our diversity makes us stronger and better equipped to serve customers globally.
Our Benefits:
At Renovation Brands, we have you covered when it comes to our comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
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Competitive Base Salary in line with market expectations
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Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
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401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with 4% employer match dollar for dollar
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Paid vacation allocated by position, and numerous paid holidays
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Paid Parental Leave
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Paid Sick Days (based on applicable state laws)
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Employee Discount program across all brands at a price of 10%-20% above cost
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Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
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Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
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Employee Referral Program w/Monetary Bonus
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Discounts through LifeMart
Our Mission:
Empowering our customers to bring their visions to life.
Our Culture & Values:
Our employees are our most precious resource. We want to create an environment where people build on each other’s ideas, are empowered within their roles to drive growth, and use our consumer insight tools to better serve all of our constituents.
Our foundation is supported by five (5) core values that serve as pillars of our culture:
Empower the Customer – This is about their vision, not ours.-
Think big. Move fast – We sprint when others stroll.
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We’re a team first – Period.
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Fearlessly Transparent – Robust debate, wholehearted respect, and commitment required.
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Do’ers Not Dreamers – We get more done with a match than other companies do with a blowtorch.
Our Brands:
American Tin Ceilings | Reggio Registers | Baseboarders | RTA Cabinet Store | Electric Fireplaces Direct | Mantels Direct | Trueform Concrete & Blendhouse | Cast & Bevel | Vent Covers Unlimited | Madelyn Carter
Visit us @ RenovationBrands.com & on LinkedIn @ Renovation Brands - LinkedIn
