Why join us
If youre looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career youve come to the right place. At Geiger were 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 to design for the good of humankind. Its 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
This role applies stains sealers and topcoats to manufactured wood products to meet or exceed quality safety and reliability standards. This position plays a key role in ensuring exceptional finish quality through expert shading spraying and surface preparation. The Senior Finisher also supports process improvements coaches team members and helps maintain a safe efficient finishing environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinate daily workflow in the finishing area following defined processes and production schedules.
Inspect and prepare finishing materials agitators and drums to ensure consistent quality before spraying begins.
Set up clean and maintain spray booths filters rollers and support equipment.
Apply stains toners sealers and polyurethane topcoats to achieve specified color coverage and finish standards.
Match stain shades accurately using sample boards and adjust as needed for consistency.
Clean and maintain spray guns including needle/tip maintenance and fluid changes.
Determine proper application rates to achieve required coating thickness and prevent defects (e.g. runs uneven coverage).
Sand and tack components between coats as required.
Inspect finished components identify flaws and make necessary corrections to meet quality expectations.
Follow proper documentation recycling and disposal procedures in accordance with environmental and safety standards.
Read and interpret drawings routings and shop orders related to finishing specifications.
Approve stain matches and finished product appearance prior to release.
Coach and support less experienced team members on finishing techniques and safety practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to achieve production and business goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example) (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
57 years of progressive experience in wood finishing including shading sealing and spraying.
Prior experience in furniture or component finishing preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Proficient in all three disciplines: shading sealing applying topcoat and waterline processes which include shading sealing and painting.
Proficient in all finishing disciplines: shading sealing topcoating and waterline processes.
Skilled in spray gun operation sanding and surface preparation.
Strong attention to detail and color accuracy.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and safety data sheets (SDS).
Team-oriented with effective communication and coaching skills.
Safety-focused and environmentally responsible.
Capable of working overtime as production needs require.
Who We Hire
Simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veterans from every branch of military service and more. Here you can bring your whole self to work. Were committed to equal opportunity employment including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at .
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