Custom Cabinet Finisher / Spray Technician

About Us

We are an established, high-end retail cabinet shop delivering exceptional custom cabinetry to top independent interior designers, luxury builders, and architects. For over 14 years, our team has been built on a foundation of master craftsmanship and uncompromising precision. Every project we produce is entirely custom, requiring an eye for detail, expert technical skill, and a deep appreciation for architectural-grade woodwork.

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Custom Cabinet Finisher to join our team and run our finishing operations. If you take immense pride in your work and understand how to bring out the flawless beauty of premium wood products, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

As our Custom Cabinet Finisher, you will own the final, critical stage of our manufacturing process. You will be responsible for preparing, spraying, and curing both flat cabinet components on drying racks and fully assembled cabinet boxes. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with high-end spray equipment and advanced chemical coatings, maintaining an immaculate finish across a wide variety of wood species.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Perform final inspection, detailed sanding, grain-filling, masking, and prepping of premium raw wood and MDF components to guarantee a flawless substrate.
• Coatings Application: Expertly mix, match, and apply high-end coatings, including waterborne finishes, conversion varnishes, stains, primers, and clear topcoats.
• Equipment Operation & Care: Setup, calibrate, and meticulously maintain professional spray systems (HVLP, AAA, or conventional spray guns), fluid lines, and pressure pots.
• Curing Management: Oversee the racking, staging, and curing timeline for flat doors, panels, and fully assembled cabinet configurations.
• Quality Control: Maintain an ultra-high standard of quality control. Inspect for runs, sags, orange peel, dust inclusion, or color variance, and perform expert touch-ups or repairs when necessary.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to shop safety protocols, including proper respiratory protection (PPE) usage, hazardous waste disposal, and spray booth ventilation management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience finishing high-end custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, or premium furniture.
• Technical Coating Knowledge: Proven expertise in handling and mixing industrial conversion varnishes and modern waterborne wood coatings.
• Equipment Proficiency: Deep mechanical knowledge of spray gun adjustments, air-to-fluid ratios, and spray booth operations.
• Color Matching: A sharp eye for color consistency, wood grain characteristics, and multi-step staining/glazing processes.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for 8 hours a day, lift up to 50 lbs, and work efficiently while wearing required respiratory equipment.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous, perfectionist mindset with the patience required for high-end luxury fabrication.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Steady, year-round indoor shop work with modern, state-of-the-art equipment
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• A collaborative environment working alongside a dedicated crew of master craftsmen and installers

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with references or photos of past custom finishing work.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person