Finisher Sprayer Helper - Wood

Finisher/Sprayer

USAM, a high-end architectural millwork firm based in Manassas, VA, is looking for a Finisher/Sprayer to join our team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing work to enter the finishing area and/or sands between coats of finish.
• Applies uniform coats of satin and/or finish on work.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all types of preparation equipment to perform on a wide variety wood material.
• Operate all tools and machines in a safe and productive manner.
• Ability to run the wide belt sander and finishing line.
• Maintain work area in an acceptable manner.
• May assist with tool and machine maintenance.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.
• Can meet short and/or unpredictable deadlines.
• Consistently meets supervisor expectations.
• Understands and conforms to company policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and utilizes the company's resources effectively and efficiently.
• Develops and maintains a sufficient working knowledge of the organization as a whole.
• Confers with supervisors with regard to overtime requirements.
• Develops mutual working relationships with supervisor in order to anticipate work needs.
• Uses company time conscientiously.
• Arrives for work on time and is able to work extended hours when workload/schedules require.
• Consistently projects a positive, professional attitude and approach to the job, the company and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Qualification Requirements:

• Experience in millwork and finishing.
• Skilled use of paints.
• Experience working in an AWI custom shop.
• Exceptional work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
• Reliable and dependable worker
• Some understanding of machine operations (belt sander, preferred)

Physical Demands: Physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally push, pull, or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 5-75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in / or near the shop floor where there may be moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.

Travel: Minimal travel is required for this position. USAM DC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Veterans, Females, Minorities, and Disabled applicants are encouraged to apply.