Cabinet Painter / Finisher

job description

Title: Cabinet Finisher / Painter

Department: Production

Reports to: Residential Division Manager

Location: Chaffee MO

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Job Code:

Updated: 2022

Company Overview:

S&W Cabinets is one of the area’s leading manufacturer of high quality Commercial and Custom Residential Cabinetry since 1954. We are headquartered in two locations in Chaffee, MO. The Commercial Division uses some of the most technical equipment, techniques, and skilled craftsman to provide quality cabinetry.

We are a Certified AWI (Architectural Woodworking Institute), KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufactures Association), accredited in the FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council), and QCP (Quality Certified Program). With these Certifications and Accreditations it ensures that our customers will receive the highest quality products required of all commercial casework manufacturers throughout the Midwest Region.

Job Purpose:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for matching colors for staining, sand and prep surfaces, ability to use regular airless and/or air assisted sprayer to apply sealer, clear and tinted lacquers, specialty finishes and glazes. Use of respirator required for application of finishes working within an open faced spray booth and make up air system. Prior experience in the use of a spray finish and/or spray gun is a requirement. (Auto Body spray painting will be a transferable skill for this position).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Able to understand blueprint drawings and written specification;
• Understand work orders, change orders, and all other related job documents;
• Excellent eye sight for matching colors in the spray painting process;
• A medical evaluation will be given to determine if you are able to use/wear a respirator safely. This will be at S&W expense prior to your first day of hire;
• Use of job specific hand tools to prep surfaces;
• Ability to detect quality discrepancies before painting/staining process;
• Ability to manage priorities to meet company goals and objectives;
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision;
• Must be a self-starter, willing to work with little direction and a high level of self-motivation to complete jobs on time and within budget;
• This is a full time position, Monday – Friday, hours of work 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the use of regular airless or air assisted sprayer, prior related Military experience, and technical degree in lieu of experience will be acceptable (i.e. auto body painting).
• We are looking for a motivated, quality minded, well organized, and very dependable individual.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment that requires quick turnaround and quality output.

Job/Functional Knowledge

Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary functional and technical knowledge for task completion, keeps job knowledge current, applies knowledge and skills that lead to success in the job.

• Effectively applies background & experience to current role
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of particular field
• Keeps informed of latest trends, developments, and best and current practices in particular field

Customer Focus

Builds up the department’s confidence level, is committed to increasing employee satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, and solicits opinions and ideas from customers. This competency applies to both external and internal customers.

• Uses first-hand employee feedback for improvement in services
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all departments and employees to gain their trust and respect
• Exceptionally responsive to department needs and requests

Culture Fit

Demonstrates integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adheres to S&W Cabinets core values of compassion, commitment, character, and confidence, operates effectively in the S&W Cabinets environment and the environment of the Estimating department, maintains a focus on self-development and seeks out continuous feedback and learning opportunities.

• Sincerely passionate for and committed to the mission of S&W Cabinets
• Always STOP, THINK and ASK if you have questions or concerns
• Exhibits integrity in all actions and communication
• Works well autonomously, while acting as a team-player
• Demonstrates a vested interest in self-development

Travel: None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Mental Demands: the employee must be able to follow directions, to get along with others,and handle stress;
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times when using power equipment and hearing protection will be provided. The use of, and fitting of a respirator will be required.

S&W Cabinets is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures its employment decisions comply with principles embodied in Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Executive Order 11246, Revised Order Number 4, and applicable state regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chaffee, MO 63740: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20