What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wood Finisher / Woodworking Technician position at Sansin America?
Sansin America is seeking an experienced Wood Finisher / Woodworker to join our team in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
We're looking for someone who understands wood and takes pride in producing high-quality finished work. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in wood finishing, cabinetmaking, furniture finishing, millwork or custom woodworking and is comfortable working independently.
This is a varied position combining traditional woodworking skills with professional wood finishing, colour work, sample preparation and coating application.
Job Duties
- Prepare wood surfaces through sanding, cleaning and proper surface preparation
- Apply stains and protective wood finishes using spray, brush and other application methods
- Operate HVLP and other spray-finishing equipment
- Cut, prepare, assemble and finish wood components
- Work with a variety of wood species and understand their different finishing characteristics
- Match colours, stains and finishes
- Produce high-quality wood samples and finished presentation pieces
- Prepare architectural, customer and product samples
- Assist with product and application testing
- Evaluate finished surfaces for colour, appearance and consistency
- Identify and troubleshoot common wood-finishing and application issues
- Maintain woodworking tools, spray equipment and finishing equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
- Work with our technical and sales teams on customer and special projects
Requirements:
- 5 years of professional woodworking and/or wood-finishing experience preferred
- Experience in cabinetmaking, furniture, millwork, custom woodworking or professional wood finishing
- Strong sanding and surface-preparation skills
- Experience applying stains and wood finishes
- Spray/HVLP finishing experience strongly preferred
- Good understanding of different wood species
- Strong colour recognition and attention to detail
- Ability to produce consistent, high-quality finished work
- Ability to use woodworking hand tools, power tools and shop equipment safely
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and work independently
- Strong craftsmanship and pride in finished work
Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $36