Millwork Finisher

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.