Wood Finisher - Cabinets and Custom Millwork

Job Description

DMG is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wood Finisher to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, finishing, and restoring high-quality wood products, including furniture, cabinetry, and custom woodwork. The ideal candidate has experience applying stains, paints, sealers, and topcoats, along with a strong eye for detail and color matching.We do many custom colors. Experience with color matching is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Sand, fill, patch, and clean raw wood surfaces or pre-existing pieces to prepare them for finishing.
• Finishing Application: Apply stains, paints, glazes, lacquers, varnishes, and topcoats using various methods (spray guns, brushes, rags, and rollers).
• Color Matching & Blending: Mix stains, dyes, and paints to achieve exact target colors, grain matches, and consistent finishes across production runs.
• Touch-Ups & Repair: Identify and repair surface defects, scratches, dents, and minor blemishes during and after the finishing process.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, assemble, disassemble, and perform routine maintenance on spray equipment, paint lines, and hand tools.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished pieces to ensure uniform coverage, correct sheen, proper adhesion, and a smooth, defect-free final texture.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, solvents, and finishing materials. Maintain proper ventilation and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience as a Wood Finisher, Cabinet Finisher, or in a similar woodworking/finishing role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using HVLP spray equipment, airless sprayers, sanders, and hand tools.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of wood types, grains, stains, sealers, polyurethane, conversion varnish, and application techniques.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent eye for color tone, sheen uniformity, surface texture, and minor defects.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive motions (sanding/spraying), and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety Awareness: Familiarity with OSHA standards, SDS (Safety Data Sheets), and safe chemical handling practices.