Finisher

Axiom Custom Products•Portland, OR

6d•$26 - $30

About The Position

Axiom Custom Products is seeking an experienced Painter to join its production finishing department. The company is a custom fabrication shop serving the creative, events, retail, and construction industries, with in-house capabilities spanning concept and prototyping through fabrication, finishing, and installation. The Finisher prepares and coats custom products such as retail displays, architectural features, museum exhibits, branded environments, and other fabricated projects. The role requires proficiency across the finishing process, from surface preparation through final inspection, and the ability to deliver durable, consistent, high-quality finishes on wood, metal, plastics, composites, and foam. The Finisher works independently and collaboratively with production, fabrication, assembly, and project teams to meet customer specifications and production schedules. The position involves standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, lifting and moving materials, and operating hand tools, power tools, spray equipment, and other finishing equipment. Work takes place around paints, solvents, compressed air, and manufacturing equipment, requiring proper PPE and adherence to safety procedures. Reliable transportation to work is required; a driver's license is not required.

Requirements

Previous experience as a paint finisher, industrial painter, automotive painter, cabinet finisher, or in a similar manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Understanding of paint systems, surface preparation, spray techniques, color matching, and quality standards.
Detail-oriented, accountable, and able to manage time effectively while maintaining high production standards in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable transportation to work.
Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive movements, and lift and move materials.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and finishing equipment.
Use proper PPE and follow safety procedures around paints, solvents, compressed air, and manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVLP spray equipment and a variety of paint formulations.
Basic computer skills for accessing drawings, work instructions, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces by sanding, cleaning, filling imperfections, masking, and staging parts for paint application.
Mix paints, primers, sealers, stains, and clear coats to manufacturer specifications.
Apply coatings using HVLP and conventional spray equipment while maintaining consistent coverage, color, texture, and sheen.
Create finish samples and document finishing processes.
Monitor drying and curing times.
Inspect completed work, identify defects before products move downstream, and perform touch-ups to achieve the required final appearance.
Organize work through the finishing department.
Maintain spray equipment and work areas.
Collaborate with fabrication, assembly, and project teams to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and production schedules.