Finish Department - Entry Level 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 entry 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 entry-level candidate who has strong attention to detail, a good attitude, and a desire to learn.

Available Positions

Entry-Level Finish Department Assistant – Key Responsibilities (Will train the right candidate)
Assist with finish preparation, sanding, masking, handling, and movement of instruments through the finish process.
Support spray booth and finish room workflow.
Learn proper surface preparation, sanding standards, and material handling techniques.
Perform visual quality checks and communicate issues clearly to supervisors and team members.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe finish environment.
Support daily production goals and team workflow.

Additional Responsibilities

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
$19-$23 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.