Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:
The American WoodMill is a custom cabinet shop specializing in creating high-quality, personalized cabinetry for residential and commercial clients. We take pride in our craftsmanship and attention to detail, offering exceptional products tailored to each client’s unique style and needs.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cabinet Painter to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for applying finishes, paints, stains, and coatings to custom cabinetry, ensuring a flawless and professional finish on all pieces. You will work closely with our carpenters and other team members to deliver beautiful, high-quality products that exceed our clients' expectations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare surfaces of cabinets, including sanding, priming, and applying base coats, paints, stains, and finishes.
• Apply spray finishes or hand-painted techniques to achieve a smooth, uniform surface.
• Work with various materials, including wood, MDF, and laminate, adjusting methods for each.
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds quality standards, with particular attention to detail and precision.
• Inspect finished cabinets for quality and consistency, ensuring the absence of imperfections such as runs, bubbles, or uneven color.
• Mix and match paints, stains, and finishes to achieve custom color and texture specifications.
• Maintain and clean spray equipment and other painting tools.
• Collaborate with the design and production teams to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Safely handle and store all chemicals and materials according to safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors to address any issues related to finishes, colors, or project timelines.
• Keep a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Assist in other areas of the shop as needed, including prep work, sanding, or touch-ups.

Qualifications:
• Proven experience in cabinet painting or finishing, with a strong understanding of different coating techniques.
• Experience with spray guns, airbrush, or other professional painting equipment.
• Knowledge of cabinet finishes (e.g., lacquer, polyurethane, stain, and glaze) and their application methods.
• High attention to detail and a passion for producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items (up to 50 pounds) as needed.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and handling hazardous materials.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry or woodworking is a plus but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification or formal training in painting or finishing.
• Experience in a custom cabinetry or woodworking shop.
• Familiarity with eco-friendly or low-VOC finishes.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Health insurance benefits (if applicable).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity for career growth within the company.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a portfolio or photos of previous work (if available) to [email protected] . 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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