Experienced Wood, Auto, or Industrial Finisher

About Us

Bourgeois Guitars builds world-class acoustic guitars known for their tone, responsiveness, balance, and craftsmanship. Every instrument we build passes through the Finish Department, where patience, consistency, and attention to detail are essential. The finish process protects the instrument, brings out the beauty of the wood, and plays an important role in the final look, feel, and quality of every guitar.

Job Summary

Bourgeois Guitars is seeking a careful, detail-oriented, and quality-driven person to join our Finish Department in Lewiston, Maine. We are open to experienced level finishers with backgrounds in wood finishing, automotive finishing, cabinet finishing, furniture finishing, guitar finishing, or similar spray finish work. Experience with polyurethane, pre-catalyzed urethanes, acrylics, nitrocellulose lacquers, or other professional finish systems is preferred. We are also willing to train the right candidate who has strong attention to detail, a good attitude, and a desire to learn.

Available Position

Experienced Wood, Auto, or Industrial Finisher
Key Responsibilities
Perform finish preparation and spray finish work on high-end acoustic guitars.
Apply and work with professional finish systems, including polyurethane, pre-catalyzed urethanes, acrylics, nitrocellulose lacquers, and other coatings.
Use spray equipment and finishing materials safely, consistently, and with attention to detail.
Prepare surfaces for finish, including sanding, masking, inspection, and correction of minor defects.
Maintain finish quality while supporting production schedules.
Identify finish issues, communicate problems clearly, and help troubleshoot solutions.
Maintain spray equipment, work areas, and finish department cleanliness standards.
Work independently on assigned tasks while supporting the overall team.

Additional Responsibilities for this position:

Work carefully around high-value instruments and delicate materials.
Maintain consistent quality standards from instrument to instrument.
Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and finish room procedures.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of unnecessary dust or contamination.
Communicate clearly with supervisors and other departments.
Support a team culture built around craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

Experience in wood finishing, automotive finishing, cabinet finishing, furniture finishing, guitar finishing, or manufacturing preferred.
Experience with polyurethane, pre-catalyzed urethanes, acrylics, nitrocellulose lacquers, or similar finish systems preferred.
Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
Patience, consistency, and willingness to follow established processes.
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with spray equipment is a plus.
Interest in woodworking, guitars, music, or craft-based manufacturing is a plus.

Pay & Benefits
$24 - $26+ per hour, depending on level and experience.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with employer matching contributions.
Training and growth opportunities.
Opportunity to work with a small team building world-class instruments.

Apply today to join a team where your work directly supports the quality, beauty, and craftsmanship of exceptional acoustic guitars.