Door Renew is looking to hire a skilled wood finisher to stain, finish, and restore our customers' front doors. As a stainer, you will be required to examine the product, identify damaged areas, disassemble the basic parts, and smooth or shape the door. You will also be required to apply finishing lubricants to achieve the desired color and design. In addition, you will be required to uninstall the customer’s door from their home, and return the finished product to the customer and reinstall the product.

To ensure success as a wood finisher, you should have woodworking skills, knowledge of finishing techniques, and a good eye for detail. A door refinisher should expertly restore and finish wooden or fiberglass items to meet the needs of the client.

Finisher Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the customer to discuss finishing and color requirements.
• Disassembling the hardware of the door.
• Inspecting the door for rot and physical damage.
• Repairing broken parts, removing imperfections, and filling in cracks.
• Removing old finishings and excess solvent.
• Sanding and smoothing the item in preparation for finishing.
• Selecting and applying finishing lubricants such as varnish, stains, or shellac.
• Inspecting the refurbished product and completing job reports.

Finisher Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate in Woodworking Technology.
• Previous experience as a Wood Finisher is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of staining and finishing techniques.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Advanced design skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person