Coating & Finishing Technician

Pacific Architectural Wood Products is seeking an experienced Wood Coating & Finishing Technician to help produce high-quality architectural wood doors for the commercial sector. If you enjoy precision work, problem-solving, and operating advanced woodworking equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Join a growing custom architectural wood door manufacturer where craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we build.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor spraying and coating equipment used to apply stains, sealers, primers, lacquers, and other finishes to wood doors. 
• Surface Preparation & Finishing: Prepare wood surfaces for finishing and mix coatings to achieve required colors, finishes, and specifications. 
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products to ensure coatings meet quality standards and customer specifications. Monitor production processes to prevent defects. 
• Material Handling: Load materials into production equipment and use hoists or other lifting devices to move products safely through the finishing process. 
• Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean production equipment, work areas, and tools while adhering to company safety and housekeeping standards. 

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Finishing Equipment Expertise: Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot spray, and finishing equipment.
• Quality Control: Experience conducting inspections and verifying product quality throughout the finishing process. 
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on finish quality, specifications, and consistency. 
• Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a production environment. 
• Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Strong hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and control precision when operating equipment and handling finished products. 

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, finishing, coating, woodworking, or related operations, including proficiency with industry-standard tools, equipment, and processes.
• Dependable & Responsible: Punctual, ethical, and committed to doing high-quality work.
• Adaptable: Comfortable adjusting to changing tasks, production demands, and work priorities.
• Safety-Minded: Dedicated to upholding rigorous safety and housekeeping standards.
• Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to operate equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Strong manual dexterity, finger dexterity, motor control, and visual accuracy at close distances.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance (employer paid percentage), dental and vision insurance options, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm, with occasional overtime as production demands require.
• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Growth: Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.