Handmake Your Career at Gilmore Furniture
At Gilmore we make custom contract furniture that is hand-crafted, not manufactured. Attention to detail is what makes us different.
We are currently looking for an experienced spray Finisher to join our team. Your pay will depend on your experience and skill level as well as on-site tests. The Finisher II rate is $21.90 per hour, the Finisher III rate is $24.10.
Finisher II Position Summary: A Finisher II mixes stain formulas, sprays both solvent and water-based stains and clear coats, sands between coats, diagnoses and patch repairs minor flawed areas, performs other tasks as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow chemical mixing formulas and instructions.
- Use measuring and mixing equipment with accuracy.
- Match sprayed stain color to stain samples for quality and accuracy.
- Communicate the current product, process or material constraints or issues to the team leader or other coordinator as directed.
- Ensure a quality product is completed according to specifications and meets or exceeds tact times.
- Clean own equipment daily, and booth/area as needed.
- Follow safety rules, work policies and procedures per training/instructions.
- Willing to move to other positions where needed.
- Reliable attendance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills Required:
- Possesses high school level math skills.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Reliable attendance.
- Strong work ethic.
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions in English.
- Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Able to read a tape measure.
- Able to work with a variety of hand tools.
- Minimum 2+ years previous high-end wood finishing experience spraying and wipe-staining solvent and water-based stains and clear coat systems, including sanding between coats and patch repairing any flawed areas required.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds.
- Good hand/eye coordination and eyesight (corrected).
- Must be able to wear respirator.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, or bend and use hands and arms to push, pull, reach or grasp 8-10 hours per day, 40-60 hours per week.
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing facility with exposure to wood dust, noise, glue and finish materials, and moving machinery.
- Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and respirator is required; gloves optional.
- Manufacturing facility is not air-conditioned.
Finisher III Position Summary: A Finisher III mixes stain formulas, sprays both solvent and water-based stains and clear coats, diagnoses and patch repairs any flawed areas, minor or major. Other tasks as assigned.
In addition to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Finisher II, a Finisher III must also train and mentor level I and II Finishers, and teach interested parties to be potential Finishers.
In addition to the Education/Experience/Skills Required of a Finisher II, a Finisher III is required to have a minimum of 5+ years of previous high-end wood finishing experience spraying both solvent and water-based stains and clear coat systems, plus possesses basic level color matching ability and strong leadership and accountability skills.
A Finisher III position has the same Physical Requirements and Work Environment as a Finisher II.
How to Apply: Apply through Indeed Now!
No phone calls or in-person visits please. We are not open to the public and are not taking applications in-person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.90 - $24.10 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- wood spray finishing: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
