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Baker Furniture

Finishing

Connelly Springs, NC · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Position Overview Baker|McGuire is looking for an Experienced Furniture Finisher to join our Finishing Department Team at our Connelly Springs Location. The ideal candidate must specialize in ...

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Furniture Restoration and Finishing

Golden, CO · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

Refinishers of Golden is expanding and is need of help in Stripping off the old paint or finish, sanding and repairing furniture pieces. Touch up scratches and dents, Color matching stain and paint ...

Refinishers

Furniture Restoration and Finishing

Golden, CO · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

Refinishers of Golden is expanding and is need of help in Stripping off the old paint or finish, sanding and repairing furniture pieces. Touch up scratches and dents, Color matching stain and paint ...

Workbox Staffing

2nd - Shift Wood Finisher

Wyoming, MI · On-site

$18/hr

Experienced Wood Finisher Location: Grand Rapids, MI Shift: 2nd Shift -Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 ... Sanding and prepping wood furniture and components to ensure smooth, high-quality finishes.

PDS Tech Commercial

Cabinet Finisher

Dallas, TX · On-site

$26.94/hr

Prepare and disassemble aircraft furniture for finishing using blueprints, aircraft specifications, and engineering/design drawings. * Apply high-quality finishes using spray equipment and manual or ...

Darren Sternlieb Woodworking

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Millwork Finisher

Setauket, NY · On-site

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Millwork finisher to join our team ... The ideal candidate takes pride in producing flawless, furniture quality finishes on custom ...

PDS Tech Commercial

Cabinet Finisher

Dallas, TX · On-site

$26.94/hr

Prepare and disassemble aircraft furniture for finishing using blueprints, aircraft specifications, and engineering/design drawings. * Apply high-quality finishes using spray equipment and manual or ...

Avocadogreenbrands

Prep Finisher (Fullerton)

Raymer, CO · On-site

$17 - $17.44/hr

As a wood finisher, you will be required to examine the product, identify damaged areas ... Disassembling the furniture or wooden item. * Inspecting the wood for rot and physical damage.

Renew Medic by CLT

Cabinet Finisher

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

The Cabinet Finisher will work closely with other team members to ensure that all projects are ... furniture, or other trim carpentry * Ability to produce near-identical color matches of stains and ...

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How much do furniture finisher jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for furniture finisher in the United States is $17.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a furniture finisher do?

As a furniture finisher, you have many duties and responsibilities associated with getting furniture ready for daily use, whether that furniture is antique or brand new. You restore damaged furniture using materials and tools like grinders, sanders and sandpaper, varnish, lacquer, stain, paint, and shellac. If you work with antique or vintage furniture, your goal is to ensure that older furniture is restored to the highest standards of craftsmanship, while if you work with new furniture it is to ensure pieces have no imperfections from the manufacturing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a furniture finisher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Furniture Finisher, you need a strong understanding of woodworking techniques, surface preparation, and finishing processes, often gained through vocational training or apprenticeships. Familiarity with stains, varnishes, spray guns, and sanding equipment is essential, as well as experience with safety and quality control standards. Attention to detail, patience, and manual dexterity are key soft skills that help achieve high-quality, consistent finishes. These skills ensure that furniture pieces are both aesthetically pleasing and durable, meeting client expectations and industry standards.

What are some common challenges a furniture finisher may encounter on the job?

Furniture Finishers often face challenges such as working with delicate or antique pieces that require special care, matching new finishes to existing wood tones, and ensuring consistency across multiple items. Managing dust and environmental factors in the workspace is crucial to achieving a flawless finish. Additionally, they frequently need to collaborate closely with designers, carpenters, and customers to understand desired outcomes and resolve any issues that arise during the finishing process.
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Infographic showing various Furniture Finisher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,499 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Cabinet and Furniture Finisher / Painter

RENEW MEDIC by HDF

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$27 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

As our Cabinet and Furniture Finisher / Painter, your primary responsibility will be to be the leader of finishing furniture, cabinets and cabinet components in an efficient and timely manner while providing the highest quality of work possible. There must be an open line of communication between this role and the production manager, field technicians, builders and general manager. We ask that you help promote a desired company culture. This role reports to the Production Manager.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Include but not limited to:

  • Finish, paint, stain, clean, sand, color match and prepare furniture, cabinetry and components. 
  • Occasionally perform work in the field on job sites doing cleaning, touch-ups, precision repairs, painting, and re-finishing.
  • Supervise other Cabinet Finisher 1 & 2’s.
  • Daily communication flow with technicians, production manager, builders, general managers, and rest of staff.
  • Familiar with and follow all safety protocols and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and organized workspace.
  • Utilize all cabinet finishing related equipment and machinery including spray booths, spray guns, paint, stain, brushes, sanders, dust collectors, power tools, etc.
  • Keep inventory of materials needed for finishing cabinets and communicating to production manager before needs arise.
  • Proficient in working in a workshop and on-site customer environment.
  • Proper sanding of solid and veneered wood cabinet surfaces
  • Identify wood species, colors, materials, and grain patterns.
  • Ensure cabinet components are prepped and ready for finishing team.
  • Proactive approach; identifies and solves problems
  • Color matching skillset
  • Utilize and become proficient in DASH job management system.
  • Maintain proper records of duties performed and transactions completed.
  • Provide the necessary records to the office for the completion of necessary invoices, records, and reports
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
  • 3+ years finishing wood surfaces, cabinetry, furniture, or other trim carpentry
  • Ability to produce near-identical color matches of stains and paints to existing finishes
  • Experience working with all cabinet finishing related equipment and machinery including spray booths, spray guns, paint, stain, brushes, sanders, dust collectors, power tools, etc.
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain open-face spray booths.
  • Knowledge on laws and regulations in relation to VOCsStrict adherence to safety.
  • Extremely attentive to detail
  • Extremely organized
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and can meet strict production deadlines
  • Exceptional communication skills
Preferred:
  • 5+ years finishing wood surfaces, cabinetry, furniture, or other trim carpentry
  • Experience in insurance claims, construction, home services, wood working, home building or other similar industries
  • Automotive paint / finish experience.