Pre-Finish Associate- Dallas, TX

Pre-Finish Associate- Dallas, TX

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Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Position Overview:

Responsible for pre-finishing doors using paint or stain in a spray booth in accordance with customer specifications and established company quality standards. Adherence to company policies, rules, and regulations in all areas is required, including but not limited to environmental, health, safety, and security. Support the company's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carefully inspect doors for defects and irregularities prior to staining or painting.
• Work in a spray booth and ensure proper application of paint or stain in accordance with company guidelines and customer specifications.
• Ensure stains and paints are applied correctly and meet established quality standards.
• Clean tools thoroughly after use to maintain functionality and safety.
• Communicate with fellow employees as necessary to monitor and direct workload to ensure smooth operation and proper product flow.
• Remove dust from doors using tack cloth and air gun as necessary prior to staining or painting.
• Inspect all finished products for defects or irregularities and perform touch-ups as necessary.
• Maintain accurate paint inventory, using older stock before newer stock, and report discrepancies.
• Sign off and complete appropriate paperwork at the completion of each job.
• Notify the supervisor of equipment malfunctions or issues.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical expertise and knowledge of company products.
• Familiarity with door components, assembly techniques, and finishing products.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality and consistency.
• Comfortable wearing a mask and other protective equipment for safety while working with paint and stain.
• Basic analytical, reasoning, and math abilities.
• Automotive spray gun experience is required.
• Basic verbal communication skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED and two years of related experience in painting or staining with spray equipment.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test. All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com or through our partnership with Indeed using their "Apply with Indeed" feature. Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.