Position Summary The Finisher prepares and applies finishes to veneered and hardwood products in Merric's custom millwork manufacturing process. This position sands, stains, seals, and finishes wood surfaces to high-quality standards. May also perform restoration, touch-ups, and distressing as needed.
Responsibilities
- Sand, smooth, shape, and prepare hardwood and wood veneer surfaces for finishing
- Apply paint, oil, stain, wax, lacquer, and other finishing materials using brushes, spray equipment, or hand-rubbing techniques
- Fill cracks, depressions, marks, and other imperfections using putty and stain
- Perform touch-ups, restoration, and distressing to achieve specified finishes
- Inspect finished products for smoothness, color consistency, proper application, and overall quality
- Read and interpret schematics
- Maintain finishing equipment
- Monitor finishing material inventory
- Maintain production records and report quality and safety issues
- Follow safety protocols when handling finishing materials/equipment
- Identify process improvements in finishing, materials, and workflow
- Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
Required Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
- Familiarity with woodworking tools and finishing equipment
- Ability to read and interpret schematics
- Strong problem-solving and organization
- Ability to maintain equipment/workspace
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous finishing or woodworking experience is a plus, but not required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in a moderately loud manufacturing environment
- Close vision required for detailed finishing and quality inspection
Background checks and drug screens will be conducted on all candidates that accept an offer of employment.
