furniture finisher

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Dusty.

Tasks:

• Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand.
• Stain or finish wood to specified colour.
• Apply toners, highlights, glazes or shaders to obtain desired finish.
• Apply lacquer or other sealers.
• Decorate wood surfaces.
• Clean, polish and wax furniture.
• Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood.
• Make minor repairs to furniture.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Fast-paced environment.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day. Overtime required.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.