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Finishing Assistant

Hansen & Company Woodworks
Saint Joseph, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finishing Assistant position at Hansen & Company Woodworks?

ASSISTANT FINISHER

/?'sist?nt, 'finiSH?r/

(n.) someone who takes on a new challenge every day, turning woodworks into masterpieces.

The Assistant Finisher works directly with the Lead Finisher in our newly developed finish room using the latest technology and tools to apply finish coatings to our cabinets, casework, and architectural millwork projects.

What You’ll Do

  • Apply finish coatings to woodworks products according to job requirements and standards; inform Lead Finisher of any issues that may negatively impact production; and clean & maintain the finishing department, tools, and equipment.
  • As we evolve as a company, your responsibilities will continue to evolve, including learning and adapting to software advancements.
  • Be available as a resource for the Lead Finisher and production team who need assistance with completing projects.

Essentials We’re Looking For

  • Punctual, reliable, lover of bright & clean environments, and particular enthusiast of further beautifying woodworks.
  • Interest in a changing environment, learning and gaining new knowledge, job flexibility, not knowing what challenges tomorrow might bring.
  • Self-motivation, works well with others and independently, emulates a positive attitude, provides quality customer service, works productively, thinks critically with complex problem solving and evaluation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work well under changing conditions on a variety of projects, working accurately and quickly under pressure, prioritize and work flexibly to meet deadlines.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with general woodworking, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or designing.

The Boring Stuff

Reports To: Production Manager

Benefit Classification: Hourly, Full-time

Hourly Wage: $24-25 per hour starting

Education/Work Experience: High-school, AA, BA/BS, MA/MS, PhD? First-time employee, seasoned expert, entrepreneur? All encouraged to apply. We’re excited to hear how your education and work experiences were unique and how you excelled! What will make you successful in this role?

Benefits

  • Ever-changing/adapting environment
  • Fridays Off! (Four 10-Hour Shifts)
  • Competitive Wage
  • PTO & Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Health Insurance & EAP
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution

Salary : $24 - $25

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