Cabinet Finisher

Cabinet Finisher
Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 DOE (Employees given a total of three weeks paid vacation time and medical benefits after probation period)
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7am to 4pm (overtime is typical)

Summary:
Responsible for finishing of custom cabinets by performing the following duties

Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications:

MUST BE ABLE TO READ A TAPE MEASURE

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires ability to learn basic woodworking and millwork procedures and to identify various species of wood and develop familiarity with their characteristics.
• Requires practical knowledge of Company policies, safety procedures and other guidelines to consistently comply with work rules and quality standards
• Requires ability to read and comprehend employee handbooks, safety manuals, product warning labels, work orders and other documents.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers one-on-one and in small groups
• Requires basic math, algebra and geometry to accurately add, subtract, divide and multiply in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations such as calculating quantity and dimensions of lumber
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must be able to work overtime or flexible hours as needed
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others. Must demonstrate cooperative behaviors, assisting co-workers as needed.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to routinely lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have mobility to move freely throughout the production facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be able to read and understand production drawings.
• Inspects all products to ensure they are properly prepped for the finishing process
• Rejects or fixes any product that is not properly prepared for finishing
• Understands and follows the process and procedures for applying finish to the product. This includes understanding the functions of the different delivery devices used for applying finish
• Performs light sanding between coats of finish
• Performs both visual and touch inspections to ensure exceptional quality
• Diagnoses and repairs any issues that may arise during the process to ensure highest quality finish possible
• Breaks down, repairs, and cleans the finishing equipment. Cares for, and properly stores the tools used in the finishing department. Performs housekeeping tasks to keep the work area clean and organized.
• Must be able to plan and pace the process in a manner to hit reasonable target dates

Other Duties:

• Assists in other production areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to loud noises; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. Must use personal protective equipment and special safety precautions to protect against workplace hazards