J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing high quality wood products since 1798 and is a trusted and well-known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to your job site. With centuries of experience, we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. J. Gibson McIlvain is more than just materials and with our comprehensive architectural millwork facility, we offer custom millwork services from interior trim and cabinetry to exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture.

J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing high quality wood products since 1798 and is a trusted and well-known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to your job site. With centuries of experience, we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. J. Gibson McIlvain is more than just materials and with our comprehensive architectural millwork facility, we offer custom millwork services from interior trim and cabinetry to exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture.

We are looking to hire a skilled Wood Finisher to prime and finish mouldings and other wood products. Working in the finishing room, you will be required to examine the product, identify damaged areas and apply various custom finishes. Position requires a keen eye for color and shading and the ability to use various products and techniques to create custom color matches.

To ensure success as a Wood Finisher, you should have basic woodworking skills, extensive knowledge of finishing techniques such as spraying, rolling, or wiping on. We run both spray machines and flood coaters with an occasional manual application. This position requires a good eye for detail.

Job Responsibilities:

Create control samples to match customer’s supplied information.
Inspect the item for any physical damage.
Sand and smooth the item in preparation for finishing, including repairing minor damage, filling cracks, etc.
Spray finish paint or coatings.
Inspect the final product for quality before releasing for shipment.
Package for a safe and prompt delivery.
Maintain spray equipment, Airless/Air-assist HVLP, gravity-fed HVLP cup guns.
Hand finishing, fine wood veneers, sanding through grits, color matching, stain application, sanding sealers, top coating, booth maintenance, and pump maintenance.
Perform finishes for cabinets using brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers with an HVLP spray system.
Smooth, shape, repair, and touch-up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders.
Select appropriate finishing ingredients depending on intended use, wood hardness, and surface type.
Distress surfaces with woodworking tools or abrasives before staining to create an antique appearance or rub surfaces to bring out highlights and shadings.

Job Requirements:

Previous experience as a Wood Finisher or Painter
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of staining and finishing techniques
High School Diploma or GED
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
Reliable transportation to White Marsh, MD.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening

J. Gibson McIlvain is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J. Gibson McIlvain are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, provided the employee can perform the essential functions of the job.

Wood Finisher

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