Finisher/Finishing Lead - Farmingtion, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Finisher/Finishing Fine Woodworking Lead

New Energy Works – Farmington, NY

Reports To: Division Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Finisher to join our passionate and creative Fine Woodworking team in Farmington NY.

Role Overview

This role is a hands-on high craft finishing and woodworking opportunity with room to learn and grow within our team. We work on highly custom residential and commercial projects crafting everything from doors, tables, and stairs to cabinets, furniture, and wine rooms.

A successful Lead Finisher will have solid woodworking skills, superior knowledge of finishing materials, techniques, and good eye for detail.

We work both locally and regionally, which can mean occasional travel or longer commutes.

Core Competencies

• Repairing broken parts, removing imperfections, and filling in cracks.
• Removing old finishings and excess solvent.
• Sanding and smoothing the item in preparation for finishing.
• Selecting and applying finishing finishes such as dyes, stains, lacquers and urethanes.
• Booth upkeep and spray equipment maintenance.
• Inspecting products and completing job reports.

Required Experience

• 6-10+ years’ experience finishing in a woodworking or finish shop.
• Experience teaching and supervising quality finishing operation.
• Hands-on experience with woodworking tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with high quality wood or metal finishing: 2k Lacquers, European Urethanes, Dye, Stains and glazes and reactive finishes.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and exquisite attention to detail.
• Color matching and custom formulation experience with a variety of finishes.
• Top-flight organizational and critical thinking skills.
• A willingness to work under pressure and go the extra mile.
• Experience in Bench Carpentry, Cabinet Making, or Furniture Making is beneficial.
• Background in Fine Arts or Industrial Design.

Safety & Compliance:

• Must comply with all New Energy Works safety protocols, policies, and code of conduct.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by manager.

About us:

This position is full-time with a flexible schedule and great benefits, including 70% company-paid medical, paid holidays and PTO, a matching 401k plan, dental, and vision.

New Energy Works is a 100% employee-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees receive ownership shares over time, allowing them to build meaningful long-term wealth while contributing to the success of the company. When the company succeeds, our employee-owners benefit directly.

We actively seek to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where people from all walks of life are welcomed. We are an equal opportunity employer.

New Energy Works operates on the triple bottom line philosophy, putting equal emphasis on people, planet, and profit. We’ve been designing and crafting custom homes and fine woodworking from our shops in New York and Oregon for 40+ years with our 150+ craftspeople, carpenters, designers, dreamers, and community members.

If you think you’re a good fit, please apply today. We look forward to learning more about you.

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Typical work week is M-F 7am to 3:30pm. Schedule may vary based on work demand and production needs.