What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furniture Finisher position at Kravet LLC?
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Furniture Finisher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing wood furniture and applying a variety of finishes to meet our high-quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of wood finishing techniques and a keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities
Prepare wood furniture by sanding, filing, and smoothing to remove imperfections.
Follow directions on the step board and match specifications.
Apply finishes such as stains, paints, sealers, lacquers, and varnishes using brushes, sprayers, or other finishing techniques.
Inspect work to ensure consistent coverage, proper color match, smooth texture, and adherence to quality standards.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the department or cross-functional teams.
Maintain finishing tools, spray equipment, and work area in clean, safe working condition.
Safely handle and store finishing materials, following company safety and environmental standards.
Perform touch-ups, repairs, and refinishing work as required to correct defects or meet customer specifications.
Follow standard work methods and lean manufacturing principles to produce high-quality products on time.
Work cooperatively within the finishing team and with other departments to meet production and customer demands.
Adapt to different finishing processes and assist across operations as needed.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of furniture finishing experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of wood finishing techniques, materials, and processes (sanding, staining, sealing, lacquering, varnishing, painting).
Competent in basic math skills (measurement, ratios for mixing finishes).
Ability to use and maintain hand tools, spray guns, and other finishing equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize imperfections in surfaces or finishes.
Ability to match colors and finishes consistently.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a continually changing environment and work in multiple areas of the finishing process.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Dependable, with a commitment to quality and meeting production schedules.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms for the duration of the shift.
Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities include color vision, close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to operate finishing equipment using hands/fingers
