Coating & Finishing Technician
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Pacific Architectural Wood Products is seeking an experienced Wood Coating & Finishing Technician to help produce high-quality architectural wood doors for the commercial sector. If you enjoy precision work, problem-solving, and operating advanced woodworking equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Join a growing custom architectural wood door manufacturer where craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we build.

  

Key Responsibilities

  • Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, operate, and monitor spraying and coating equipment used to apply stains, sealers, primers, lacquers, and other finishes to wood doors. 
  • Surface Preparation & Finishing: Prepare wood surfaces for finishing and mix coatings to achieve required colors, finishes, and specifications. 
  • Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products to ensure coatings meet quality standards and customer specifications. Monitor production processes to prevent defects. 
  • Material Handling: Load materials into production equipment and use hoists or other lifting devices to move products safely through the finishing process. 
  • Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean production equipment, work areas, and tools while adhering to company safety and housekeeping standards. 
Requirements

  

Key Skills & Capabilities

  • Finishing Equipment Expertise: Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot spray, and finishing equipment.
  • Quality Control: Experience conducting inspections and verifying product quality throughout the finishing process. 
  • Attention to Detail: Strong focus on finish quality, specifications, and consistency. 
  • Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a production environment. 
  • Manual Dexterity & Coordination: Strong hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and control precision when operating equipment and handling finished products. 

  

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, finishing, coating, woodworking, or related operations, including proficiency with industry-standard tools, equipment, and processes.
  • Dependable & Responsible: Punctual, ethical, and committed to doing high-quality work.
  • Adaptable: Comfortable adjusting to changing tasks, production demands, and work priorities.
  • Safety-Minded: Dedicated to upholding rigorous safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent required.

  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to operate equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
  • Strong manual dexterity, finger dexterity, motor control, and visual accuracy at close distances.

  

Compensation & Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance (employer paid percentage), dental and vision insurance options, and 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Shift: Monday – Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm, with occasional overtime as production demands require.
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
  • Growth: Continuous learning and professional development opportunities. 
Salary Description
$22 - $24 DOE