Wood Finishing

MillerKnoll•Hildebran, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE A Wood Finishing Technician responsible for the final stages of furniture production. This role applies coatings such as stains, paints, lacquers, and varnishes, and ensures an even, consistent finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), or work experience which demonstrates performance competency
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the finishing department or cross-functional teams.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives.