Step into a day on our finishing team
You start your morning at our Milwaukee shop, checking tools and materials before heading to a residential renovation. With guidance from expert finishers, you prep surfaces so every coat lays down flawlessly. By afternoon, youโre back in the finishing facilityโmixing stain to nail a custom tone for cabinet doors and learning the subtleties of spray technique. The day wraps with careful touch-ups, cleanup, and staging for tomorrowโs commercial site.
What youโll handle
- Thorough surface prep: sanding, cleaning, scraping, patching, and masking
- Assisting with coating applications: walls, ceilings, and trim paint; stains, sealers, varnishes, and specialty finishes
- Mixing paints and stains to achieve precise color and viscosity
- Supporting high-detail finishing on cabinets, furniture, doors, and architectural woodworkโboth in-shop and on-site
- Loading/unloading materials and organizing tools, equipment, and work areas
- Taping off zones, covering fixtures, and protecting occupied spaces
- Inspecting and performing touch-ups to meet exacting quality standards
- Following all jobsite safety procedures and protocols
Where youโll work
- Field: a mix of residential and commercial projects across the Milwaukee area
- Shop: a dedicated finishing facility with spray booths and staining areas
- Tools and methods: brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
- Environment: exposure to paints, stains, wood dust, and fumes with appropriate PPE
What you bring
- 0โ2+ years in painting, staining, or construction labor (entry-level welcome)
- Physical readiness to lift, carry, and stay on your feet for extended periods
- Comfort using hand and power tools safely
- Meticulous attention to detailโcritical for fine finishing
- Curiosity and willingness to learn color matching, staining techniques, and coatings
Core capabilities
- Surface preparation (sanding, patching, masking)
- Fundamentals of painting and coating application
- Consistency, precision, and follow-through
- Team-first attitude and reliability
Helpful background
- Industrial construction
- Drywall installation
- Finish and rough carpentry
- Industrial & commercial painting