Furniture Shader Sprayer

General Purpose Apply finish to manufactured product in a way that meets or exceeds job-related expectations for safety, quality, reliability, and environmental management. Problem solve with the assistance of other team members and seek continuous improvement. Perform and complete all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May learn additional functions by cross‑training in other departments as needed. Essential Functions Read and interpret drawings and routings to understand product specifications, materials, and required finishing processes. Apply stains, toners, and dyes using spray equipment, ensuring accurate color match to sample boards and achieving a consistent, uniform finish. Apply polyurethane coatings using spray guns, determining proper application rates to prevent defects and achieve required coverage and thickness. Sand and tack components between coating applications to ensure proper surface preparation and finish quality. Inspect own work to identify finishing defects and perform necessary touch‑ups or corrections to meet quality standards. Follow standardized finishing methods for each component to ensure consistency and repeatability. Maintain spray equipment, including routine cleaning of spray guns and components, performing minor repairs, and changing materials (e.g., polyurethane, thinner, catalyst) as needed. Set up and maintain finishing area equipment, including booth filters, band support rollers, and part carriers/sawhorses, in accordance with guidelines. Adhere to all safety standards and maintain a safety‑focused work environment. Follow quality standards and good documentation practices when handling quality records and controlled documents. Comply with recycling and proper disposal procedures. Apply lean manufacturing principles as trained or directed. Collaborate effectively in a team environment to meet production goals. Work overtime as needed to support production demands. Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives. Qualifications Education/Experience: One of the following is required: a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED, for example) or work experience that demonstrates performance competency. Previous finishing experience required. Skills and Abilities: Good interpersonal skills; attentiveness to detail; ability to match numbers from shop order print or on component part to stain number; ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; ability to solve smaller problems that may arise while finishing components; ability to use a spray gun and an air palm sander; ability to work in a regulated environment; ability to read and understand safety data sheets when using chemicals. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, including veterans and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Knoll Inc.