Finish Assistant

at Boise River Cabinets in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

Responsible for staining, scuff sanding and putty/spackle touch up of all cabinet millwork items in accordance with Boise River Cabinets (BRC) specifications. This position will assist the Finish Lead in all aspects of the paint and finishing process to ensure efficient throughput of pieces  

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Responsible for staining in accordance with BRC samples as project requires and/or Finish Lead dictates.
• Responsible for applying putty and spackle to fill any open gaps on millwork pieces to meet BRC specifications.
• Responsible for verifying all project items are prepared and organized to maximum efficiency for the Finish Lead.
• Proactively report and restock finishing consumables to Finish Lead, to include:
  • Low stain quantity
  • Rags
  • Gloves
  • Scuff pads
• Proactively report production issues with detailed documentation to Finish Lead in order to immediately correct deficiency before further assembly or product delivery.
• Proactively communicate to Finish Lead on production throughput in order to maintain efficient project scheduling.
• Refer to shop lists to ensure staining and painting are being executed correctly.
• Properly label all parts for follow-on assembly.
• Become familiar with all aspects of the finishing process and be able to assist where assigned by Finish Lead.
• Identify, understand and be able to properly troubleshoot any discrepancies in the finishing process
• Maintain clean and organized workspace with minimum distraction in order to focus on assigned duties and ensure finishing booths and flatline are operating at optimal capacity.
• Properly fill out re-work tracker each workday and submit to Finish Lead at completion of work week.

Qualifications

• Completion of a training program or apprenticeship is desired
• Must be personally driven and team oriented
• Must have experience with spay booth and flatline applications
• Must be able to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently
• Able to remain calm and clear-headed
• Able to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met
• Must be able to manage time effectively
• Must be attention to detail oriented
• Able to pass a background check
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and cooperation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting from 5-40 lbs., unassisted (from 35-65% of the time)
• Occasional lifting from 41 lbs.+, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
• Access and mobility in tight spaces
• Working for long durations with a respirator
• Working at Heights - over 5 feet, periodically
• Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending and kneeling